How Long Do Herbs Take to Grow

UNDERSTANDING THE GROWTH OF HERBS

If you purchased a mature plant, you can begin cutting your first leaves that very same day. But if you’ve sown seeds or placed a cutting in some water to see if it’ll grow roots, you’re in for more of a wait. Just how long that wait will be depends on both the type of herb you’re growing and how you’re growing it.

FACTORS AFFECTING HERB GROWTH TIME

Type of Herb plants you grow will determine their growth time. Annual herbs like dill typically grow to the point where you can begin harvesting leaves quickly. Perennial herbs like rosemary are slower to grow and will need a bit more grow time before harvesting.

Other Factors that Affect Herb Growth

1. Sunlight 2. Soil 3. Water 4. Space

TYPICAL TIMELINE FOR HERB GROWTH

Herbs that are started by seed indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date are typically ready to harvest about 1 month after they’re transplanted outdoors.

HERBS THAT GROW QUICKLY

basil cilantro dill thyme oregano mint

HERBS THAT TAKE LONGER

rosemary bay laurel

TIPS TO ENCOURAGE FASTER HERB GROWTH

1. Know Best Soil Temps for Herb Seed Germination 2. Choose Correct Planting Depth for Herb Seeds 3. Pick a Sunny Location to Grow Herbs 4. Prune Your Herbs Regularly

5 BEST PRACTICES FOR GROWING HERBS

1. Prioritize Good Drainage 2. Give Herbs Space 3. Provide Enough Light 4. Repot 5. Prune Regularly

Herbs are overall easy to grow and keep alive, but these two qualities—patience and persistence—are key. Good things, after all, take time, and culinary herbs are some of the best good things you can grow.

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