Understanding Herb Culture

Having a fundamental understanding of Herb Culture is an essential to gardening and horticulture. What is herb culture? It is to understand the kind of soul herbs prefer to grow as well as development patterns and planting basics to grow herbs successfully. Here are some basic questions that should get you familiarized with basic Herb Culture. You can think of it as a pocket survival guide to growing herbs.
1) What kind of soil is used to grow herbs? The most successful herb growers will tell you that their secret to luscious herbs is the use of well-drained top soil. Soil that is lean and basic will suit herbs beautifully for most of its kind. There are some herbs however such as mint that prefers a moist soil bed to grow properly. Most herbs do not require considerable moisture and will prefer sandy soil mixed with humus. Herbs thrive in extreme environments well and will grow a beautiful turnout even in dry, heat stricken weather.

2) What if I don’t live in a place that would keep my soil dry? Are there herbs that I can grow? There are always exceptions to the rule such as the Mint family which absolutely loves moisture and will require rich soil to grow properly. Other herbs that can be grown in moist rich soil are parsley, valerians, snakeroot, bergamot and violets.

3) According to herb culture, which direction do I expose my herb garden? A southern exposure is most preferred but typically, any location where sunlight is ample can be considered ideal.  Essentially you want to plant your herbs where it is easy to shield them from the harsh winter and constant rainfall.

4) What is the herb culture for planting annual and perennials? It is important to remember that when it comes to planting herbs, you must always plant the same type, same bloom schedule plants together. Plant perennials in the same bed and annuals in the same manner, only cycling the area once every few years when replanting schedule comes in.

5) How important is water to herb culture? There are but a few herbs that will require ample amounts of hydration will to flourish and bloom.  Here is a neat trick; if you want your herbs to be fragrant then you need to plant them in a dry kind of soil as this seems to elevate their fragrance and flavor.  The only time you would need to be conscious about water your herbs, is when you have recently transplanted them.

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