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Planting Parsley and Mint Outdoors in Zone 7B (NC)

Mint: plant now in sunny east spot, good soil, fish/seaweed fertilizer. Cover with clear plastic until nights in 60s°F.

Parsley: wait for low 70s°F nights. Same covering technique.

Lavender/rosemary: east location, away from north winds. Good drainage, minimal water. Lavender needs annual lime. 'Arp'/'Hardy Hill' rosemary to -10°F.

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