Beginner’s Guide for Growing Herbs in Arkansas

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service says the best culinary herbs to start with in Arkansas are basil, dill, cilantro, chives, thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage, mint, and parsley. It also notes that annuals like basil, dill, and cilantro do well, and easy perennials include chives, rosemary, and thyme. \

For medicinal or traditional remedy herbs, lemon balm, chamomile, echinacea, bee balm, peppermint, yarrow, and valerian are commonly grown options.

If you’re just getting started with growing herbs, the Extension Service has put together this handy Growing Herbs in Arkansas guide that includes an easy-to-follow chart showing the most popular herbs with how to start them and how to use them at harvest