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Sow seeds outdoors — just below the soil surface — early in the spring when the ground has warmed. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants grow vigorously and will readily volunteer each year.

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or direct sow after all danger of frost has passed. Learn How to Grow Mint here. For best flavor, pick in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful peak.

Direct-sow into prepared beds in early spring (summer use) or late summer (fall use). Planting and Harvesting Tips: Requires partial shade and well drained, fairly rich soil to thrive.

Apart in all directions and keep moist until seedlings appear. Clip the entire head and store in airtight jars once dry. Use fresh leaves in soups and salads; seeds in bread, cookies and sausage, as Italians have for generations! Grows 2-3 feet tall;...

Planting and Harvesting Tips: A perennial plant in hardiness zones up to six, fennel is best started indoors in over-sized peat pots and then gently set in the ground — after danger of frost has passed — without disturbing the roots.

Thin seedlings 6- to 8-inches apart and water as needed to ensure healthy growth. Store dried leaves in air tight jars and crush or grind just before use. This type is larger than most varieties and can be a biennial in zones 6-9.

To dry, tie cuttings in small bundles and hang upside down in a well-ventilated, dark room. Leaves are highly aromatic and their taste improves with drying. Each packet contains approximately 100 seeds.

Deep — several weeks prior to the last frost date in spring. Watch closely for heads to turn brown — the time to harvest — they'll split and spill to the ground. In height and take 100-150 days to harvest.

Pick in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful best. Divide every three years to keep vigorous. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants grow well in full sun, ample water and rich sandy soil.

Flowering doubles the concentration of oil in leaves, so for the strongest flavor, do NOT harvest until plants have produced flowers. Crush or grind just before use. Easy to grow, reaches 18-30 inches tall, and is a perennial in zones 4-9.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: These fragrant plants grow well in prepared garden beds or containers and require full sun — tolerates partial shade — and well drained soil to thrive.

Mulch to prevent moisture loss during hot summer months. Store in airtight jars and use as needed. Grows 18-24 inches tall with small purple-pink flowers. Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds.

Strip leaves from the stem and use them fresh or dried. For the best flavor, take cuttings in the morning just before bloom. Each packet contains approximately 800 seeds. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants require full sun to light shade and a well-drained...

Grows well in containers too! Cool temperatures and short days intensify the plant's sweet flavor. Crush or grind just before use. Perennial plants grow to 12-36 inches and need protection when night temps get below 50˚F.

Space 6-12 inches apart in all directions. Dry by hanging bundles upside down in a dark, well ventilated room and store in airtight jars. Purple Dark Opal Basil (annual) has been praised since 1885 for its deep purple leaves, red stems and lovely lilac...

For best flavor, pick young leaves in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful peak. Leaves are ready to harvest after the first growing season. Here are our best tips on Growing Lovage , too! Each packet contains approximately 200...

A soothing cup of tea can be made using 1 tsp dried flowers or 2 tsp fresh blossoms. Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4-6 weeks prior to the last frost of spring.

Cut close to the stem. Apart in rows or beds. Begin harvesting the fern-like leaves 8 to 10 weeks after planting. Thin seedlings 12-18 in. Choose this late-season variety of Elephant Dill ( Anethum graveolens ) for its productivity and lovely color.

Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart in all directions. Use fresh — leaves store poorly. Cilantro ( Coriandrum sativum ) is grown for its leaves (ready in 40-60 days) or its seeds, called coriander (ready in 100 days).

Do NOT cut off more than 1/3 of the stems at any one time. Harvest stems and blossoms as needed using garden snips. Hardy perennial in zones 5-9, but may need protection in colder climates.

Seedlings can be moved outside after all danger of frost has passed. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Grows equally well in garden beds or containers and prefers full sun, regular water and fast draining soil.

Transplant outside after the last frost, spacing 6- to 12-inches apart in all directions. Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. For the best flavor, take cuttings in the morning just before bloom.

Thin seedlings 12- to 15-feet apart and trim back occasionally to keep plants tidy. Store in airtight jars and use as needed. Reported to be helpful for calming nerves and tummies.

Plants spread rapidly and should be spaced 18-inches apart in all directions. Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or outside after all danger of frost has passed.

Apart in all directions. Use fresh — leaves store poorly. Tall depending on conditions, and can be harvested in 50-55 days for the leaves or can be left to go to seed, which is ready in 90-120 days.

Thin seedlings 6- to 8-inches apart and water as needed to ensure healthy growth. Store dried leaves in air tight jars and crush or grind just before use. Giant of Italy Parsley makes a name for itself with generous leaves and a wonderful flavor.

Lightly cover and keep planting trays warm. Beautiful flowers, too! May need some afternoon shade in very hot conditions. Use fresh or freeze in plastic bags. Apart in all directions.