Herbs
Herbs can be grown indoors for easy access in the kitchen or outdoors for a more plentiful , long-term supply.
Name: Basil (Ocimum)
Hardiness Zone: Annual
Soil Preference: Moist, fertile, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun
Planting Depth: ½”
Plant Spacing: 9”-12"
Germination Time: 5-10
Time to Harvest: 50-60 days
Name: 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 Time: 7-10 days
Time to Harvest: 75 days
Name: 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: ¼”-½”
Plant Spacing: 6”-12”
Germination Time: 10-14 days
Time to Harvest: 60 days
Name: 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: ¼”-½”
Plant Spacing: 6”-12”
Germination Time: 14-21 days
Time to Harvest: 60 days
Name: 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"
Plant Spacing: 4”-6”
Germination Time: 7-14 days
Time to Harvest: 3-4 weeks
Name: 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”-12”
Germination Time: 10-14 days
Time to Harvest: 65 days
Name: 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”
Germination Time: 8-12 days
Time to Harvest: 60-90 days
Name: 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 Spacing: 12”
Germination Time: 14-28 days
Time to Harvest: 70-90 days from transplant
Name: 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”
Germination Time: 7-14 days
Time to Harvest: 55-70 days from transplant
Name: 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: 2”-4"
Germination Time: 7-10 days
Time to Harvest: 90-100 days
Name: 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"
Germination Time: 7-14 days
Time to Harvest: 50-60 days
Name: Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Hardiness Zone: Biennial, Zone 5-9
Soil Preference: Consistently moist, cool, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun - Partial shade
Seeding Depth: ¼"
Plant Spacing: 12”-15"
Germination Time: 14-35 days
Time to Harvest: 30-40 days
Name: 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 Spacing: 24"-48”
Germination Time: 14-28 days
Time to Harvest: 2nd year
Name: 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"
Germination Time: 10-21 days
Time to Harvest: 20-30 days
Name: Thyme (Thymus)
Hardiness Zone: Perennial, Zones 5-10
Soil Preference: Average, loose, dry, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun
Seeding Depth: ¼”
Plant Spacing: 12”-18"
Germination Time: 14-28 days
Time to Harvest: 30-40 days