Herbs
Full sun.
Jul–Sep depending on sowing time.
Mar–May outdoors after risk of frost.
40–60cm height; 30–50cm spread.
Overview
A mix of useful culinary herbs for pots, beds and sunny windowsills. Grow in well-drained compost, water when the top feels dry, and pick regularly to encourage fresh new growth. Use herbs to lift everyday cooking – from salads and sauces to roasts, soups and teas.
- Vegetable Type: Herbs
- Key Characteristic: Reliable crop suited to UK gardens with good flavour and productivity.
- Hardiness: Hardy
PLANTING ADVICE
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Suitable for ground or containers depending on space.
- Outdoor cultivation
Suitable for outdoor cultivation in a sunny position.
- Greenhouse cultivation
Greenhouse cultivation not essential.
CARE & HARVEST
Keep soil moist and weed free. Keep plants well maintained, remove damaged growth promptly and harvest regularly to maintain healthy, productive plants.
- Watering: Water during dry periods to keep plants healthy and productive.
- Feeding: Feed lightly with a general-purpose fertiliser during active growth; avoid overfeeding.
- Cutting and prunning: Trim lightly after flowering to keep plants compact and encourage fresh growth.
- Harvesting: Harvest when produce reaches full size and colour for the best flavour and texture.
- Pest and diseases: Generally trouble free, but check for aphids and mildew in humid conditions.
Verve recommends...
- Harvest regularly to keep plants compact and encourage strong new growth.