Get into gardening

Food tastes better when it's been seasoned with herbs you've grown yourself. Not only is it fun, but it's quick, easy and cheap too.

When to plant?

Spring

When to harvest?

Late Spring – Summer (Check the back of your packet see specific dates for your chosen herb).

Where to plant?

Soil beds or containers in warm, sunny spots.

What to do:

Seeds should be planted indoors, scattered randomly in seed trays or individual small pots, filled with multi-purpose compost. Make sure you sprinkle a light layer of compost over the seeds.

Water moderately after planting to keep the soil moist. This must be done throughout growing period.

When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transfer them to a larger container by hand. If it's something like chives that grow in a clump, move to a bigger pot in one go.

In the early summer, your seedlings can be moved outside. This can be done either by simply moving the pot or transferring into a bed, just as long as there is no threat of frost.

To pick, simply nip off the leaves with a pair of scissors as and when you require.