Herbs can be traced back into the times of the ancient Egyptians and the ancient Chinese. There are also references in the Bible and other medieval documents to show they were in widespread use by most communities. The growing of herbs can be very useful for gardeners for a range of reasons. They maybe used for medicinal purposes, for making tea, for flavoring food of to control pests. Click here for more: Herb Garden Guide
Herb gardens can be specialized towards one of these specific areas or a mixture of a few different purposes. Other species of plants can be grow along side them either in pots indoors or in the garden. If growing herbs in the garden, then a small plot of 4x6ft should be enough to provide for the family. Most of us think of cooking applications for our herbs but they can also be cultivated for their pleasant smell or the beauty of their flower. You can use them in their dried state or as fresh as you like.
Some herbs are used as decoration for plates or salads while other types of herbs can be used to perk up the flavor of a dish. As with most plant species, herbs grow in a variety of forms like shrubs, trees, annuals and perennials. It’s important to use a well drained soil when planting your herbs. If the soil is dense try adding organic matter. And you don’t need to use fertilizers. Most herbs prefer a sunny location although a few prefer full shade. Many herbs will grow well with afternoon shade. Incredibly, herbs get very little attention from insects and diseases. For more visit our blog: Herb Gardening Blog
Sometimes in dry, hot weather red spider mites can be found on low-growing plants and aphids may harm dill, caraway, anise, or fennel. Mint may be affected by rust. You can grow herbs by planting saplings into your home garden or from seedlings. It is an honor and a joy to be able to see a plant be grown from a single seed. You are seeing the whole process from birth to maturity. By growing herbs in this way it is even more fulfilling as they are so very useful. Almost all herbs can be grown from a seed. Seeds should be placed in a shallow pot or box in the late winter. Use a light, well-drained soil to grown your seeds in.Since herbs do not have a deep root base, make sure not to cover the seeds too much with the soil. They should be planted shallow.
Follow the rule: the finer the seed, the shallower it should be sown. Then during the spring move the seedlings outside. With this said some herbs do not transplant very well. Herbs like dill, fennel, anise, and coriander should be planted directly into the garden. Although growing herbs in a home garden is extremely easy and worthwhile, there is a lot of information you need to know and understand about herbs. I hope this article has encouraged you to take action. So read some of our other articles to give you the rest of the information needed! Good Luck!
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