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Most oregano varieties sold from seed also lack enough aromatic oils for culinary purposes so you must be very careful in your source or start from cuttings.

English thyme is a female plant and only produces hybrids if grown from seed. Therefore, the characteristics would differ slightly depending on the source of pollen. A true English thyme would have to be started from cuttings. Herbs to grow from cuttings include lavender, oregano, peppermint, pineapple sage, rosemary, English thyme, lemon thyme, and tarragon.

Chives, Tarragon, Oregano

Among Those Best To Divide

If you or a friend already have an established planting, dividing it is the fastest and most successful way of starting many perennial herb plants. Spring is generally the best time to divide herbs or other perennials. The older plant is dug, the soil shaken off, and the clump divided.

Plants, such as chives, can simply be pulled apart. Woodruff, tansy, and tarragon need to be cut into sections.

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