4 Tips for growing your own medicinal plants
Growing medicinal herbs for personal use doesn’t mean you need a farm.
In some cases, a small supply of herbs goes a long way.
Which herbs should you start with?
- Get a planting plan together. Start with herbs you know you like the taste or smell of. Or, plant herbs you want to learn more about. Even if you don’t know what their medicinal properties are still get a planting plan together.
- Second, find out what kind of light requirements they need – full sun, part shade, full shade? If your area only gets morning sun then grow plants that are for part to full shade. Full sun refers to at least 6 hours of afternoon sun.
- Determine how much space you have and decide if you can plant in the ground, create raised garden beds, or use containers.
- For the first growing season, of intentionally planting herbs for medicinal use, start learning about the herbs known medicinal uses.
Definitely helpful tips and as I’ve recently learned you can use a lux meter app to measure the light your plants are getting. Thank you
I plan on starting a few herbs this spring like rosemary, sage, and some Italian Basil starting off small then work up to a larger amount. I have some seeds from a company called Sustainable Seed Company. They sell organic seeds.
I have been growing herbs for at least 5 years. I changed locations about two years ago and have had to change where plants are placed. I also grow flowers and food which helps me introduce the grandchildren. I feel it is important for kids to see the earth can feed and heal them. They get pots for their own plants.
I have grown lavender, thyme, rosemary, fennel, chamomile, borage, cilantro/coriander, feverfew and more in a museum’s heirloom garden
Hi Erin, I’m going all in, lol. I am 60 and this will be my first garden. I mainly want to make my own medicine. I am planting Lemon balm, mullein, yarrow, lavender, echinacea, marshmallow, thyme, rosemary, peppermint,bay, parsley,onions,tomato,garlic,pepper,cucumber,radish,carrot,potato lettuce and chickweed. Hopefully I can find everything I want. I did my research, Made a plan, drew a diagram and now I’m tracking the sun. And luckily my husband is on board. I’m so excited, wish me luck.