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So I would like to grow herbs. So what do I do now?

I am asked this question constantly, so I have enclosed a questionnaire for you to compile and send back to me. This questionnaire will enable a plan of action to be made to suit you. The financial question is optional, it is to give you an idea of how much of your resources you would like to utilize.

When growing herbs there is many options open and as there are so many species and varieties of herbs to choose from, there will certainly be a plan of action to suit you. You might like to fill your backyard with 1 certain herb; you might like to give 3 or 4 a go. One good plan of action is to look at producing 1, 2 or 3 annual herbs, 1 or 2, four to five year return herbs and 1 long term herb like a tree. These will help to provide a long term investment.

 There are so many species and varieties of herbs, when growing herbs it is important to choose those varieties that you feel happy and comfortable growing. If you are already growing herbs, look at the varieties that are most suited to your environment.

   It is all very well planting a huge patch of herbs, only to find the parrots will eat them all, the soil is too acidic for the plants or the hot summer winds are too much for the plants to endure. It all could be a matter of trial and error until you are established.

     Words of advice that I would give would be to run some trial areas using maybe 5 different varieties of herbs and see how they establish in your area.

 It is VERY, very important that the herbs that you grow are of the family, genus and most importantly species. You will spend a lot of money, time and energy growing herbs to sell, only to find they are not the correct plant.

Correct identification can be undertaken through Bogbean Farm or by proof of receipt from a reputable seed supplier. It may be necessary to see a member from the Herb Growers Network to help with the initial setting up process.

   If there are certain herbs you are passionate about or grows well within your area, these may be the species to consider. It is worth taking in mind some herbs grow very well here and they could be restricted or declared noxious weeds. The Agricultural Department would not appreciate you growing them