No one believed that I could do it...

[HotPepperQueen]

I planted herb seeds on February 4th and all of them had little sprouts by February 7th. I'm using a heat mat but no grow lights so I was amazed that I have already seen signs of life. There are sprouts in every single cell of the tray now. I am so happy! My brother said there was no way I could do it since herbs can be pretty finicky- boy did I show him! I will be starting my tomatoes and peppers on March 1st so we will see how that goes. Is anyone else having luck growing herbs from seed?

 

[catjac1975]

Bottom heat is most important for starting and getting strong seedlings. Good job!!!!

 

[lesa]

Good for you!! Most seeds do not require light to germinate- so you will probably want to add some now...Your peppers will enjoy that heat mat. Very hard to get them to germinate without it. Enjoy your seed starting!!

 

[OldGuy43]

Congrats!

 

[Southern Gardener]

Good for you HPQ! I just started chives and basil last night. I also started marigolds, and purple coneflower.

 

[HunkieDorie23]

Congrats! I started mine on the 5th and I have Thyme, Oregano, Marjoram and Basil sprouting. My chives aren't growing yet. I had trouble with it last year but I am hoping for a better turn out this year.

I ordered some lemon basil because I tried my old seed and it is a no go. I am also waiting for garlic chives. I am putting in a new, LARGER herb bed this year so I am trying to figure out where to plant what. This is such an exciting time of the year. I have been repotting sage and every time I do I can smell the sage and it is so wonderful.

 

[The Mama Chicken]

I've started almost all of my herbs in the house and they are doing great. I did a blog post about it, with lots of pictures, last night. http://mamachickensays.blogspot.com/

 

[lillie]

I always start lemon basil from seed. I've never used any sort of heat and they've always sprouted just fine.

Last year I also tried to start some rosemary, which sprouted just fine but then just stopped growing. Didn't die, just...stalled.

 

[HunkieDorie23]

I always start lemon basil from seed. I've never used any sort of heat and they've always sprouted just fine.

Last year I also tried to start some rosemary, which sprouted just fine but then just stopped growing. Didn't die, just...stalled.

I think rosemary is one of the harder herbs to grow from seed. I haven't tried them because I am not crazy about rosemary (Yes I am the one). I don't use heat for my stuff. One thing that I do have though is my plant growing stand is right above our furnace register so warm air does come up though so it is getting some heat.

I was in there repotting my sage which is finally done (I ran out of pots and had to get more) I noticed that I have a couple of teeny tiny chive spout. I am keeping four and I have 21 to find homes for my sage. I can't believe I have a book that says that sage is harder to start from seed. It is crazy growing in my kitchen.

By the way, I still have a good bit of seed left so let me know if anyone wants some. I will definitely send you some!

 

[April Manier]

Congrats.

Thae heated seed mats are sooooo great!