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Basil, coriander, parsley and the rest: when to sow them in your climate and how to keep them in leaf.

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Herbs to Sow in October: Warm Nights for Basil, Shade for Coriander - Happy Valley Seeds

Herbs to Sow in October: Warm Nights for Basil, Shade for Coriander

Edible produce
October opens the basil season in most of Australia and starts the countdown for coriander and dill. Here is what to sow in each climate zone, and how to keep picking into summer.
Should you grow Roman or German Chamomile? - Happy Valley Seeds

Should you grow Roman or German Chamomile?

Cultivar Selection
Which chamomile should you grow? Several different plants are sold as chamomile: Roman, German, Moroccan, Cape and pineapple weed. For a herb or te...
Herbs on a Sunny Windowsill: Fresh Pickings All Year - Happy Valley Seeds

Herbs on a Sunny Windowsill: Fresh Pickings All Year

Edible Garden
Soft-leaf herbs thrive in pots on a bright windowsill. Here is how to keep basil, parsley, chives and mint within reach of the chopping board all year.
Herbs to Sow in September: Scatter Now, Pick All Summer - Happy Valley Seeds

Herbs to Sow in September: Scatter Now, Pick All Summer

Edible Produce
September warms the soil enough to scatter herb seed straight onto a bed or a wide pot. Here is what to sow now, zone by zone, and how to time basil.