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what soil type do the majority of herb varieties prefer
- 10 Feb, 2010
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Mint and lemon balm like shade and damp soil. Some, like fennel, are not fussy. What sort of soil do you have?
10 Feb, 2010
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I cannot really help you too much, other than to say that mediteranean herbs, such as as oregano & basil, need free draining soil.
I always struggle with coriander, which produces weedy plants that bolt!
10 Feb, 2010