February 4, 2011
PHOTO: cookbookman17/Flickr
Size: 6 to 12 inches
Sunlight requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: About 1 inch per week—herbs in containers need more moisture.
Soil requirements: Well-drained, alkaline soil that isn’t heavily fertilized
When to plant: Direct-seed or divide plants for replanting in early- to mid-spring.
Where to plant: Garden; containers
When to harvest: 90 to 95 days after planting (June or July is best.)
Produce storage: Store in a cool, dark space, or freeze in airtight containers for 6 to 8 months.
