Herbs

Basil likes a warm and humid environment. It is more resistant to heat than cold, and to drought, than waterlogging. It is adaptable to live in hardiness zones 10-12. Teh optimum growth temperature is 72-82 degrees in the daytime and 55-64 degrees at night.

Basil is a full sun plant and needs sufficient sunlight during the whole growth period. It is best placed where it is exposed to sunlight for more than 6 hours per day.

Fertile, well-drained but moist.

When 8-10 leaves grow out on one plant, the plant can be transplanted. Keep plants about 10″ apart.

Average water needs, watering should be done each week or when the top 1-2″ of soil has dried out. Water thoroughly until the soil is saturated and excess water is fully drained from the drain hole.

Will grow in temperatures ranging from 40 – 85 degrees.

Full sun.

Moderately rich, well-drained.

Divide on a dry, cool day, not during prime growing season.

Drought tolerant, but like a good watering.

Flowers scatter seeds, and this plant can get out of control if planted in your garden.

Perennial

Ideal temperature is between 50-85 degrees but can tolerate temperatures as low as 10 degrees.

Full sun to partial shade

Sand, chalky, loam; well drained; slightly acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline

No need to repot, plant seeds directly into soil for additional growth.

Average water needs; water regularly but do not let the water accumulate.

The ideal temperature is in the 70s but can tolerate temperatures down to 25 degrees.

Full sun to partial shade.

Likes rich, well-drained soil.

Repot if soil becomes compacted.

Water weekly during dry spells.

Protect from gusts of wind.

Hardy annual

Hardy to -30 degrees.

Full sun to partial sun. loves warmth and prefers to grow in a sunny spot.

Thrives in lean, well-drained soils that are more on the dry side. prefer neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Needs excellent drainage if planted in pots.

Very drought-tolerant and doesn’t require much water to grow. Does require more frequent watering during establishment and first blossoming season compared to established, mature plants.

Fragrant flowers and foliage attract an assortment of butterflies.

Perennial

English, Spanish

Prefers daytime temperatures in the 60’s and nighttime temperatures in the 50’s, but can tolerate low 40’s.

Full or part sun.

Moist, well-drained.

When crowded, repot into a container wider than it is deep, or divide into sections and pot each section.

Water when soil surface begins to dry.

Likes good air circulation and high humidity.

Remains productive for 6 months or more in pot culture.

Perennial

Peppermint, Spearmint, Pineapple Mint

Prefers daytime temperatures in the 70’s and nighttime temperatures in the 60’s but can take temperatures in the high 40’s.

Full sun to partial shade.

Moist, but well-drained.

Can stay in pot indefinitely, but repot if soil becomes compacted.

Allow soil to dry between waterings.

to insure getting culinary oregano, buy 4″ tip cuttings. Plants will remain productive in pots for one to two years. When they become woody, replace them.

Tender perennial

Prefers 60-65 degrees but can take temperatures in the low 40’s.

Full sun to partial shade.

Moderately rich, moist, well-drained.

Repot if soil becomes compacted.

Water whenever the top inch of soil is dry.

Remains productive for six to nine months in pot culture.

Add a parsley infusion to bath water to soothe and cleanse.

Biennial

Prefers daytime temperatures in the 70s and 60s at night, but can tolerate low 40s.

Full sun.

Light, well-drained.

Woody growth and yellow leaves may indicate the plant is pot-bound

Well-drained, but don’t let soil dry out completely or plants will die.

Perennial

Prefers daytime temperatures in the 70s and 60s at night, but can tolerate low 40s.

Full sun.

Needs good drainage.

Allow plenty of room for air circulations. remains productive for one to two years in pots.

Can withstand frequent waterings.

Great for containers!

Perennial

Keep enough on-hand for stuffing during the holidays!

Culinary sage, purple sage, tricolor sage, pineapple sage

Can tolerate heat well.

Full sun.

Light, dry, well-drained.

Repot if soil becomes compacted

Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings, drought tolerant

Perennial