Your New Plant Buddy: Care Guide

Planting:

• Sow directly in soil 1/2 inch deep, 2 inches apart.
• Best in cool weather—plant early spring or fall.
• Thin to 4–6 inches apart.

Care:

• Needs full sun to partial shade.
• Keep soil moist—consistent watering is key.
• Harvest outer leaves when they’re big enough.
• Bolts in hot weather—grow in cooler seasons.

Planting:

• Best grown from cuttings or transplants; seeds are slow.
• Plant 1/4 inch deep, or transplant into a pot or garden bed.
• Tip: Grow in containers—mint spreads aggressively.

Care:

• Prefers partial sun to full sun.
• Keep soil consistently moist.
• Trim often to prevent legginess.
• Divide every year to control spread.

Planting:

• Soak seeds overnight before planting for faster germination.
• Sow 1/4 inch deep in rows 6–8 inches apart.
• Germinates in 2–4 weeks.

Care:

• Likes full sun to partial shade.
• Water consistently—don’t let it dry out.
• Harvest outer leaves first; let inner ones grow.
• Biennial: will return the next year if not harvested fully.

Planting:

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before frost or use cuttings.
• Seeds germinate slowly—consider starting with a plant.
• Transplant 2–3 feet apart.

Care:

• Needs full sun and well-draining soil.
• Don’t overwater—allow soil to dry out between waterings.
• Prune to keep shape and promote bushy growth.
• Bring indoors in cold climates for winter.

Planting:

• Sow directly into the ground or container—doesn’t transplant well.
• Plant 1/2 inch deep, 6 inches apart.
• Succession plant every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest.

Care:

• Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade in hot weather.
• Water regularly, especially in dry conditions.
• Harvest leaves early; will bolt (flower) quickly in heat.
• Use seeds (coriander) or leaves (cilantro).

Planting:

• Sow directly in soil 1/2 inch deep, 2 inches apart.
• Best in cool weather—plant early spring or fall.
• Thin to 4–6 inches apart.

Care:

• Needs full sun to partial shade.
• Keep soil moist—consistent watering is key.
• Harvest outer leaves when they’re big enough.
• Bolts in hot weather—grow in cooler seasons.