Herbs

Herbs can be grown indoors for easy access in the kitchen or outdoors for a more plentiful , long-term supply.

A bunch of fresh green basil leaves tied together with a string.

Basil (Ocimum)

Hardiness Zone: Annual
Soil Preference: Moist, fertile, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun
Planting Depth: ½”
Plant Spacing: 9”-12"
Germination…

A bunch of green catnip leaves on a white background.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 3-9
Soil Preference: Sandy, moist
Light Preference: Full sun
Planting Depth: ¼”
Plant Spacing: 12”-18”
Germination…

A bunch of fresh chives with some chopped pieces scattered around.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 3-9
Soil Preference: Rich in organic matter, well-draining
Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth…

A bunch of fresh garlic chives with white buds on green stems.

Chives-Garlic (Allium tuberosum)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 3-9
Soil Preference: Rich in organic matter, well-draining
Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth…

A bunch of fresh cilantro with leafy green tops and visible roots.

Cilantro/Coriander (Apiaceae Corriandrum)

Hardiness Zone: Annual
Soil Preference: Well-drained, somewhat granular soil
Light Preference: Full sun, with periods of shade
Planting Depth: ¼”-1…

A bunch of fresh green dill with feathery leaves on white background.

Dill (Anethum graveolens)

Hardiness Zone: Biennial, Zones 3-11
Soil Preference: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Light Preference: Full sun
Planting Depth: ¼”
Plant Spacing: 9…

Yellow fennel flowers with green stems in a garden setting.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 4-9
Soil Preference: Well-drained, rich
Light Preference: Full sun
Planting Depth: ¼”
Plant Spacing: 6”-12…

Purple lavender flowers with green stems.

Lavender (Lavandula)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 5-9
Soil Preference: Well-drained, sandy
Light Preference: Full sun
Planting Depth: Press into soil, no cover
Plant…

Green mint leaves with a textured surface.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 3-9
Soil Preference: Well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth: ¼”
Plant Spacing: 4”-6…

A dense cluster of fresh, green grass-like leaves, possibly lemongrass, growing outdoors.

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Hardiness Zone: Annual
Soil Preference: Loamy, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
Seeding Depth: 2-3 seeds at ¼”
Plant Spacing…

A cluster of fresh green basil leaves on a white background.

Oregano (Origanum)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 5-9
Soil Preference: Average, dry, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun
Seeding Depth: ¼”
Plant Spacing: 12”-18…

A bunch of fresh parsley tied together with a string.

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

Hardiness Zone: Biennial, Zone 5-9
Soil Preference: Consistently moist, cool, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun - Partial shade
Seeding Depth…

A sprig of fresh rosemary with green needle-like leaves.

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 6-11
Soil Preference: Sandy, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun
Seeding Depth: Press into soil, no cover
Plant…

A bundle of fresh sage leaves tied with a string.

Sage (Salvia)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 5-9
Soil Preference: Sandy, loamy, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun
Seeding Depth: ¼”
Plant Spacing: 18”-24…

A sprig of fresh thyme with green leaves on thin stems.

Thyme (Thymus)

Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 5-10
Soil Preference: Average, loose, dry, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun
Seeding Depth: ¼”
Plant Spacing…