Which herbs to sow and plant in the spring in the UK.

The spring is a great time to sow and plant a variety of herbs, as their growth will be at its peak during the warmer months. Here are some of the best herbs to sow and plant in the UK during the spring:

1. Parsley – This herb is very easy to grow, so it’s perfect for beginners. It can be added to soups, salads, and many other dishes. To grow parsley, you should sow the seeds indoors or in a pot outdoors as early in the spring as possible. You should then transplant them outside once they’re large enough to handle. If you plant your parsley directly into the soil, choose a spot that gets full sun. Alternatively, if you grow your parsley indoors or in a container, choose a spot with lots of indirect sunlight.

2. Chives – This herb is most commonly used as an ingredient in sauces and salad dressings, but it can also be eaten raw. You can either sow chive seeds directly into the soil or start them indoors in a pot. If you’re growing them indoors, sow the seeds about six weeks before the last frost date. Once they’ve germinated, transplant them outside. Chives prefer full sun but can also grow in partial shade.

3. Mint – This herb is very versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and salads to desserts and cocktails. To grow mint, you can either sow the seeds directly into the soil or start them indoors in a pot. If you’re growing them indoors, sow the seeds about six weeks before the last frost date. Once they’ve germinated, transplant them outside. Mint prefers partial shade but can also grow in full sun.

4. Rosemary – This herb is most commonly used to flavour meats, but it can also be used in other dishes such as soups and stews. To grow rosemary, you should start the seeds indoors in a pot about eight weeks before the last frost date. Once they’ve germinated, transplant them outside. Rosemary prefers full sun but can also grow in partial shade.

5. Thyme – This herb is most commonly used to flavour meats, but it can also be used in soups, salads, and many other dishes. You can sow thyme seeds directly into the soil or start them indoors in a pot. If you’re growing them indoors, sow the seeds about six weeks before the last frost date. Once they’ve germinated, transplant them outside. Thyme prefers full sun but can also grow in partial shade.

If you’re looking for even more great herbs to sow and plant in the spring, be sure to check out other common herbs like basil, oregano, sage, and cilantro. No matter which herbs you choose to grow, you’re sure to enjoy the delicious flavour they add to your meals all spring and summer long! We also have a wide range of pots that you can move around if you don’t want to plant your herb garden straight into the soil.