Thread: Buying Herbs?
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Old February 24, 2015   #12
Rairdog
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These are my views based on what I need for a steady supply year round.

Basil is easy and can be started late inside or out. Grows good under tomato's

Thyme can be difficult to start but easily over wintered from established plant.

Rosemary is also difficult for me to start. Once established it is easily overwintered in window.

Sage is easier in the garden.

Cilantro is easy and somewhat invasive if you let it seed. I direct sow in the garden and bend it out over the edge to collect coriander seed.
Fennel is great direct sown in patches by themselves so I can collect seed.

Dill is also great direct sown in patches so it is ready for pickles.

Oregano is also somewhat invasive and needs it's own controlled space outside.

Parsley grows good in patches under tomato's

I use all these to flavor homemade sausage, soups and in all my cooking. You just need to keep track of your personal usage so your in a steady supply. So I might by a thyme, rosemary and oregano if the seeds don't take or I know in the end it will save me the effort.

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