Aromatic and Useful Plants
Label edible or aromatic plants clearly and keep their production records separate from plants treated with products not intended for edible crops.
Lavender
A fragrant, silver-green plant with purple flower spikes for sunny, well-drained sites.
Best placement: Sunny pot, path or seating area
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Container: Terracotta or draining pot
Recommended nursery bag: 5″ × 7″
Display idea: Pair with rosemary and pale pots
Propagation: Cuttings or seed
Planting material: Non-flowering tip cutting
Uniform size: 8-10 cm
Preparation: Use firm side shoots; strip leaves from the lower half
Number per nursery bag: 1-3, consistently
Rosemary
An aromatic evergreen herb that can be grown as a compact shrub or trailing plant.
Best placement: Sunny kitchen garden or veranda
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate to low
Container: Medium pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Sell as a decorative kitchen plant
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Planting material: Non-flowering tip cutting
Uniform size: 8-12 cm
Preparation: Use soft to semi-firm tips; strip leaves from the lower half
Number per nursery bag: 1-3, consistently
Mint
A vigorous fragrant herb best contained in a pot where its spreading roots can be managed.
Best placement: Bright kitchen area or herb corner
Light: Sun to partial shade
Water: Regular
Container: Medium separate pot
Recommended nursery bag: 5″ × 7″
Display idea: Group labelled culinary herbs
Propagation: Division or stem cuttings
Planting material: Tip cutting or rooted runner
Uniform size: Tip 8-10 cm, 3-4 nodes
Preparation: Remove lower leaves; trim long roots on runners to a similar length
Number per nursery bag: 2-3 for fullness
Scented Pelargonium
An aromatic-leaved group that performs well in bright, airy, well-drained positions.
Best placement: Sunny veranda or sensory display
Light: Bright light to full sun
Water: Moderate
Container: Medium pot
Recommended nursery bag: 5″ × 7″
Display idea: Label each foliage scent
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Planting material: Stem cutting
Uniform size: 8-12 cm, 2-4 nodes
Preparation: Remove flowers and lower leaves; let the base dry for a few hours
Number per nursery bag: 1-2