Overwintering Herbs

Overwintering Herb Plants

Overwintering herb plants means that you bring the plants indoors so they continue growing over winter and spring.  The key is to make sure the room is warm and sunny.  I overwinter my herb plants on a plant stand in a window facing toward the south. Because of limited space, I like to do this […]

Sow and Grow Cilantro

Sow and Grow Cilantro

Cilantro loves the cool weather like dill so the sowing and growing tips are similar.  There are some cilantro varieties that are slower to bolt in the summer heat. Outdoor Sowing Tips:  1) In order to germinate, cilantro seeds prefer soil temperature between 60°F and 70°F.  This means that you can start sowing outdoors a few […]

Herbs Sow and Grow Dill Sow and Grow Herbs

Sow and Grow Dill

I think dill is a bit tricky to grow.   While,I don’t usually have any issues with germination, dill tends to bolt with the warm weather.  Keep in mind that there are some varieties of dill that are hardier! Outdoor Sowing Tips:  1) In order to germinate, dill seeds prefer soil temperature between 60°F and 75°F.  This […]