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Starting Herbs from Seed: A Step‑by‑Step Guide

1. Set Seeds

Fill individual pots or a six‑pack flat with moistened seed‑starting mix. Sprinkle seeds lightly per packet directions—1–2 seeds per cell. Cover with ⅛″ mix, press gently, mist to settle.

Note: Borage, chervil, coriander, dill, and fennel dislike transplanting—sow directly in warm garden soil.

2. Cover Up

Cover with plastic wrap, bag, or dome to retain moisture. Remove when seedlings emerge. Place in sunny south‑facing window. Water from bottom: set containers in 2″ water until surface moistens. At 2″ tall, transplant to individual pots or thin to strongest seedling per pot.

Easy Herbs to Grow from Seed

  • Angelica
  • Basil
  • Borage
  • Chamomile
  • Chives
  • Chervil
  • Cilantro/Coriander
  • Dill
  • Fennel
  • Lemon Balm
  • Marjoram
  • Parsley
  • Sage
  • Stevia
  • Thyme
  • Winter Savory

Cheap Seedling Pots: Newspaper

Make biodegradable pots from newspaper—easy, free, and plantable.

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