Beginning herb gardeners may worry about which types of herbs they should grow. Herbs come in different kinds, and not all are easy to care for. Beginners should stick with those herbs that are almost too easy to care for. These are those that are strong enough to survive even without special care.
Parsley bush. Parsley does well in zones 2-11. The flat and curly leaf varieties don't need special care. It can do well in full sun to light shade, and needs rich soil that is well-drained but moist. Too much heat isn't that good for parsley.
Cilantro plant. This is also known as coriander. This plant isn't particular about the amount of sun it gets, or the soil it's planted on. It can do well in full sun or light shade. It requires no special care.
Chives. This herb is perennial. Chives can grow well in almost any soil, and almost any conditions. Chives have been known to be seen growing in old gardens that haven't been tended in many years! It's hardy in zones 3-9, and prefers full sun. It does do better in rich soils, but doesn't need it to survive. The great onion-like flavour of chives is good on baked potatoes.
Oregano. Oregano goes well with many kinds of meals, and it is also quite popular. It is often added to tomato-pasta dishes, chicken dishes, and pork dishes. Location isn't at all important for oregano's growth! It needs sun like any other plant, but it's not particular about the soil.
Thymus vulgaris. Thyme grows for more than two years, too. It is hardy in zones 4-6. The sun and soil requirements of this shrub-like plant are basic. It is quite hardy in its standard zones, and doesn't require much care at all.
King of herbs: basil. Basil in a warm-weather annual herb. Basil needs plenty of sunlight and very rich soil to be in its prime, though it can do well in most zones. The only major issues with growing basil are slugs and cool conditions. As long as basil has enough light and heat, and its soil is allowed to dry out between watering, it usually requires little additional care.
Bay Laurel. It is fitting for beginners even if it's a kind of shrub. Zones 8-11 are where bay is hardiest. Healthy and well-drained soil as well as full sun to a little shade are needed by this plant. It will tolerate variations in conditions rather well. You can get the best flavor out of bay leaves when they are dried.
The zones are important, so pay attention to them. Although many of these herbs are hardy, they do much better when kept to their hardiness zones. Growing your herbs in their zones will make things very easy for you.
Parsley bush. Parsley does well in zones 2-11. The flat and curly leaf varieties don't need special care. It can do well in full sun to light shade, and needs rich soil that is well-drained but moist. Too much heat isn't that good for parsley.
Cilantro plant. This is also known as coriander. This plant isn't particular about the amount of sun it gets, or the soil it's planted on. It can do well in full sun or light shade. It requires no special care.
Chives. This herb is perennial. Chives can grow well in almost any soil, and almost any conditions. Chives have been known to be seen growing in old gardens that haven't been tended in many years! It's hardy in zones 3-9, and prefers full sun. It does do better in rich soils, but doesn't need it to survive. The great onion-like flavour of chives is good on baked potatoes.
Oregano. Oregano goes well with many kinds of meals, and it is also quite popular. It is often added to tomato-pasta dishes, chicken dishes, and pork dishes. Location isn't at all important for oregano's growth! It needs sun like any other plant, but it's not particular about the soil.
Thymus vulgaris. Thyme grows for more than two years, too. It is hardy in zones 4-6. The sun and soil requirements of this shrub-like plant are basic. It is quite hardy in its standard zones, and doesn't require much care at all.
King of herbs: basil. Basil in a warm-weather annual herb. Basil needs plenty of sunlight and very rich soil to be in its prime, though it can do well in most zones. The only major issues with growing basil are slugs and cool conditions. As long as basil has enough light and heat, and its soil is allowed to dry out between watering, it usually requires little additional care.
Bay Laurel. It is fitting for beginners even if it's a kind of shrub. Zones 8-11 are where bay is hardiest. Healthy and well-drained soil as well as full sun to a little shade are needed by this plant. It will tolerate variations in conditions rather well. You can get the best flavor out of bay leaves when they are dried.
The zones are important, so pay attention to them. Although many of these herbs are hardy, they do much better when kept to their hardiness zones. Growing your herbs in their zones will make things very easy for you.
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