How To Grow Herbs

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Herbs are a great entry into gardening; they're easy to grow, need little attention once established, and add a burst of flavor to your dishes.  They are also important pollinating plants when in flower and offer lots of color and interest in a landscape.

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Gather your supplies, start some seedlings, and plant and care for your new herbs. Here are few tips to grow herbs.

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Choose herbs to grow

What herbs do you like to use in your cooking? When choosing which herbs to grow, start by thinking about your preferences.

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Decide where to grow the herbs

Herbs are easy to grow both outdoors and indoors. You can also choose to plant them directly in the ground or a growing container.

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Get potting soil

Soil composition is an important factor in the success of herbal gardening.

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Start in early spring

The best time to start seeds is when temperatures are still cool and the growing season hasn't started yet.

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Prepare seed containers

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Herb seeds can be started in any type of small containers, such as an old egg carton, yogurt cups, or containers available for purchase at the nursery.

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Soak the seeds

This step helps get the seeds ready to germinate.

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Plant the seeds

Check seed packets to determine how each type of herbs should be planted.

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Thin out the seedlings

Once the seedlings have sprouted leaves, you'll need to remove some of the pots so the stronger ones have room to grow.

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Take care of herbs

Now that the herbs are established, you just have to care for them by making sure they get enough sunlight and water regularly.

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Fertilize your herbs

A good way to keep your herbs healthy and happy is to add fertilizer to the soil.

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