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By DR. DIANE RELF
Extension Environmental Horticulturist
Herbs are easy to grow. Once established, they are virtually insect and disease free and have aromatic and culinary uses throughout the year. However, even among the most popular herbs, there are problems in obtaining the desired variety or starting the plants at home.
Miny Must Start from Cuttings
Or Divisions, Not Seeds
Many of the most desirable herbs are best started from cuttings or divisions. Cuttings grow much faster than seed with some plants, such as rosemary, and may be the only option for _ getting the aromatic varieties of other plants. For example, French tarragon is the only variety that provides the aromatic oils that impart the anise-like flavor in prized recipes, but it does not set viable seed. If you've been disappointed in the plants you started from seed or even those purchased at the nursery, it’s because they were Russian tarragon, a sad cousin to the culinary herb.
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