Growing a Biblical Herb Garden

Herbs like hyssop, mint, mustard, coriander, and dill appear throughout Scripture—and they are among the easiest plants to grow.

  1. Choose a sunny spot with at least 6 hours of direct sun and well-drained soil. A raised bed or large containers work beautifully.
  2. Mustard and dill grow quickly from direct sowing once the soil warms. Coriander (cilantro) prefers cooler spring or fall weather.
  3. Plant mint in a container—it spreads eagerly and will happily take over a bed.
  4. Hyssop is a hardy perennial; once established it returns each year and draws bees and butterflies.
  5. Harvest often to encourage bushy growth, and leave a few plants to flower and set seed for next season.
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