February 4, 2011
PHOTO: Rachael Brugger
Size: 12 to 30 inches (depending on variety)
Sunlight requirements: Full sun (A minimum of six hours is ideal.)
Water requirements: About 1 inch per week—herbs in containers need more moisture.
Soil requirements: Well-drained soil that isn’t heavily fertilized
When to plant: Direct-seed, or start seeds indoors and transplant after danger of frost has passed.
Where to plant: Garden; containers
When to harvest: 30 to 100 days after planting (depending on variety)
Produce storage: Store in temperatures above 50 degrees F. Store in a cool, dark space, or freeze in airtight containers for six to eight months.
