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Planning what to start when.
NOTE: Non-SCA Site Links Below
Try the Farmer's Almanac to generate a Best Planting Dates guide for your local area:
Some great tips from: http://www.bhg.com/gardening/vegetable/herbs/starting-herbs-from-seed/
Note: Sow borage, chervil, coriander, dill, and fennel directly in warm garden soil because they don't transplant well from pots.
Don't plant French tarragon and specific mint cultivars from seed.
Easy herbs to start from seeds:
Angelica
Basil
Borage
Chamomile
Chives
Chervil
Cilantro/coriander
Dill
Fennel
Lemon balm
Marjoram
Parsley
Sage
Stevia
Thyme
Winter savory
Herb & Weeks to Transplant Time:
Basil – 4 to 6
Chives – 6 to 8
Dill – 4 to 6
Lavender – 8 to 10
Rosemary – 8 to 10
Sage – 6 to 8
Thyme – 8 to 10
http://www.weekendgardener.net/blog/2010/02/when-to-start-herb-seeds-indoors_11.htm
Sometimes, sites you order seeds from will give you a suggestion on when and how to start your seeds, such as some of the items listed on this store's site: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/seeds/seeds.php
The important thing to remember when starting herbs from seed is when you should actually germinate them. Here is a list of common herbs, and how many weeks before or after the last frost date you should be planting them.
Starting Herb Seeds Indoors
Starting Herb Seeds Indoors
Great list of what type of herbs you can plan for which type of garden (Modern):
Quick Garden Planner
The following lists are meant to assist you in planning theme gardens.
They are not all inclusive, but serve as a starting point.
Bath Herbs Garden
Basils
Beebalm
Burdock, Giant
Calendula
Catnip
Chamomile
Chervil
Comfrey
Evening Primrose
Fennel
Hyssop
Lady's Mantle
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lovage
Marjorams
Mints
Mugwort
Mullein
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Sage, Clary
Savory
Southernwood
Tansy
Thyme
Valerian
Violet
Yarrow
Cosmetic Garden
Angelica
Basils
Borage
Burdock, Giant
Calendula
Catnip
Chamomile
Comfrey
Costmary
Elecampane
Fennel
Hyssop
Lady's Mantle
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lemon Bergamot
Lovage
Marjorams
Mints
Mugwort
Rose
Rosemary
Sage
Sage, Clary
Savory
Southernwood
Tansy
Thyme
Violet
Yarrow
Culinary Garden
Angelica
Anise Hyssop
Basils
Borage
Calendula
Cayenne
Chervil
Chickory
Chives
Chives, Garlic
Coriander
Costmary
Dill
Fennel, Bronze
Hyssop
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lemon Marigold
Lovage
Lovage, Black
Marjoram, Showy
Marjoram, Sweet
Mints
Oregano, Greek
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Sage, Pineapple
Savory, Summer
Savory, Winter
Thyme
Thyme, Lemon
Violet, Sweet
Dye Garden
Angelica
Calendula
Comfrey
Elecampane
Fennel, Bronze
Feverfew
Hops
Lady's Bedstraw
Lady's Mantle
Lily of the Valley
Marjoram, Wild
Motherwort
Rosemary
Sage
Southernwood
Sweet Woodruff
Tansy
Yarrow
Everlasting Garden
Anise Hyssop
Artemesias
Baby's Breath
Basil, Sacred
Bergamot, Lemon
Bishop Weed
Blue Flag (pod)
Boneset
Borage (potpourri)
Calendula
Chamomile
Chives
Chives, Garlic
Coneflower
Costmary
Elecampane
Feverfew
Hops
Lamb's Ear
Lavender
Marjoram, Wild
Mints
Mugwort
Rue
Sage
Sage, Clary
Southerwood
Statices
Strawflowers
Tansy
Thrift
Veronicas
Yarrows
Indoor Winter Garden
Aloe
Basils
Canary Balm
Cardamom
Chervil
Chives
Chives, Garlic
Costa Rican Mint Bush
Lavender
Marigold, Pot
Marigold, Tarragon
Marjoram, Sweet
Mints
Oregano
Oregano, Mexican
Parsley
Rosemary
Sages
Savory, Winter
Thymes
Verbenas
Tea Garden
Anise hyssop
Catnip
Chamomile
Costmary
Hyssop
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lemon Bergamot
Horsemint
Violet, Sweet
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