Dukat and Mammoth Dill: Choosing for Leaves, Heads and Seed
Choose Dukat or Mammoth Long Island dill for fresh leaves, pickling heads or ripe seed, with packet timing limits and a practical harvest plan.
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How to Grow Garlic Chives From Seed: Pots, Harvest and Care
Grow garlic chives from seed with practical sowing, container and harvest advice. Learn how to establish young clumps and manage self-seeding.
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How to Grow Chervil From Seed: Sowing, Pots & Harvest
Grow chervil from seed with practical advice on sowing depth, cool-season timing, containers, bolting and harvesting tender leaves.
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How to Grow Winter Thyme From Seed
Winter thyme grows slowly at first, then becomes a compact culinary herb with small aromatic leaves. Its name does not mean it should be sown into frozen soil or that...
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How to Grow Triple Curled Parsley From Seed
Triple Curled parsley is a compact-looking herb with tightly crinkled leaves, but it needs the same patient start and generous root room as other parsley. The useful routine is simple:...
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How to Grow Thai Basil From Seed
Thai basil brings a distinct anise-like aroma to the garden and kitchen. It likes warm roots, bright light and repeated light cutting. Grow it as its own labeled herb so...
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How to Grow Summer Savory From Seed
Summer savory supplies a peppery herb flavor without needing a permanent place in the garden. This annual grows quickly in warm weather, and small successive plantings keep useful foliage coming....
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How to Grow Siam Queen Basil From Seed
Siam Queen is a named Thai basil selection with aromatic green leaves and striking purple flower growth. Its beauty does not replace its kitchen value: a well-spaced plant can supply...
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How to Grow Roman Chamomile From Seed
Roman chamomile is a low, spreading perennial with fine aromatic foliage and daisy-like flowers. It needs a different plan from the taller annual German chamomile. Start the tiny seed near...
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How to Grow Red Rubin Basil From Seed
Red Rubin basil brings purple foliage to a sunny herb bed while remaining useful in the kitchen. Start it in warmth, give plants room and judge health by growth as...
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How to Grow Purple Coneflower From Seed
Purple coneflower is a perennial investment in summer flowers and wildlife interest. Seed-grown plants may spend their first season building roots before making a strong display. Start with Echinacea purpurea,...
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How to Grow Peppermint in Pots and Garden Beds
Peppermint is easiest to enjoy when it has a place of its own. Its vigorous growth can quickly outgrow a mixed herb bed, while a well-managed pot keeps fresh leaves...
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