New to Herbs - help needed

[maverick451]

Hi

I want to have a small herb bed at my allotment in a raised bed

Which herbs can I grow from seed and get a crop this year and which herbs are best bought as plants?

[roitelet]

Parsley coriander dill from seed and will give a crop this year. Sage and thyme are better bought as plants.

[maverick451]

Thanks

I think ive narrowed it down to thyme, coriander, sage, oregano, basil and mint to use on the bbq

Ive inherited a rosemary bush so thats ok

Because I want to use them this year Im just not sure which to buy or sow.

[roitelet]

You can grow basil from seed but it needs heat to get it started. Mint as a plant but it is very invasive and is better in a large pot. Chives also can be grown from seed but if you want to use them this year buy a clump. Oregano is also better bought as a plant.

[ancee]

Cheapest way I've found is to go to a supermarket and buy their herbs in pots in the culinary section. I got a pot of chives from Lidl for 49p and planted them in the garden and they come back in abundance yearly! Brilliant plant, the flowers are delicious too if I can bear to nick a few off the bees!