Set out dates for herbs - Ask Extension
You have a handy chart for figuring when to set out vegetable seeds, do you have a similar one for herbs?
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Set out dates for herbs #923296
Asked January 04, 2026, 1:03 PM EST
You have a handy chart for figuring when to set out vegetable seeds, do you have a similar one for herbs?
Deschutes County Oregon
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Hi Patricia:
We do not at this time. You can use the same general guidelines that you see for starting seeds for vegetables. If you are planting seeds directly into the soil, wait until the soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees. You may want to invest in a soil thermometer. Tender herbs, such as basil, parsley, sage, and marjoram can be started indoors and planted in the ground after the danger of frost has passed.
You may find these two bulletins helpful, but they do not provide an exact list with planting times.
Care of Herbs and Starting Herbs from Seed
Growing Herbs
Thank you for your question,
We do not at this time. You can use the same general guidelines that you see for starting seeds for vegetables. If you are planting seeds directly into the soil, wait until the soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees. You may want to invest in a soil thermometer. Tender herbs, such as basil, parsley, sage, and marjoram can be started indoors and planted in the ground after the danger of frost has passed.
You may find these two bulletins helpful, but they do not provide an exact list with planting times.
Care of Herbs and Starting Herbs from Seed
Growing Herbs
Thank you for your question,
