Herbs and Spices
Herbs are usually leaves or soft stems. Spices are often seeds, bark, roots, fruits, or dried flower parts.
Common Kinds
Section titled “Common Kinds”| Kind | Examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Soft annual herbs | Basil, cilantro, dill, chervil | Quick crops, frequent sowing |
| Perennial woody herbs | Rosemary, thyme, sage, bay | Bright light, drainage, pruning |
| Moisture-loving herbs | Mint, parsley, chives, Vietnamese mint | More water, rich soil |
| Seed spices | Coriander, cumin, fennel, mustard | Let plants flower and set seed |
| Root and rhizome spices | Ginger, turmeric, galangal | Warmth, moisture, long season |
| Flower and bark spices | Saffron, cloves, cinnamon | Climate-specific or specialist crops |
Container Notes
Section titled “Container Notes”Mint spreads aggressively and is often best in a pot. Mediterranean herbs usually fail in heavy wet soil, especially in winter.