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AVOID OVERSOWING

Nature ensures the survival of most flowering plants by providing innumerable tiny seeds. Not all will survive the prevailing conditions if they self sow, but where you can control conditions in the greenhouse or on the windowsill, you could end up with more than enough seedlings. So the first rule about sowing your own seed is don’t overdo it – unless you have a large herb garden with plenty of empty space to fill!

CUTTING BACK

In an established herb garden, now is the time to begin cutting back and clearing the stems and foliage of herbaceous perennials, such as fennel and salad burnet.

A CLEAN START

Hygiene is most important in a closed environment such as a greenhouse. Always use clean seed trays or pots, and a good sterilised seed compost.