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Lots of herbs will thrive in sunny yards

 
Grow herbs for your cooking in a sunny spot in the garden.
Grow herbs for your cooking in a sunny spot in the garden.
A. HUNSBERGER / UF/IFAS

aghu@ifas.ufl.edu

Q:I would like to grow some herbs in my garden. What are some that I can use in cooking?

A.G., Hialeah

A: There are several herbs that are easy to grow in South Florida. Try the following as winter annuals: basil, dill, coriander, parsley, oregano, thyme and sage. Rosemary can be grown as a perennial. You may find it easier to grow seedlings bought locally. Herbs should be planted in a sunny location either in containers or in the garden. They have many of the same cultural requirements as vegetables.

To read more about herb gardening http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VH020

Adrian Hunsberger is an entomologist/horticulturist with the UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension office. Write to Plant Clinic, 18710 SW 288th St., Homestead, FL 33030; e-mail aghu@ifas.ufl.edu

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