Succession Planting Intervals for Herbs

Succession Planting Charts for Herbs

Above: Basil transplant day at Johnny's Research Farm, Albion, Maine. Image courtesy of Rachel Katz, Johnny's Trial Technician.

Follow these general guidelines for succession-planting herb crops at 7-day and 14-day intervals.

  • Take note that the timing intervals listed here are based on standard growing practices.
  • Modifications such as season-extension practices can allow growers to plant and harvest earlier and later than the standard date windows suggested below.
  • Intervals between plantings can also be modified under certain conditions.
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7-Day Intervals

CROP PLANTING RECOMMENDATIONS NOTES
Cilantro / Coriander Sow in spring through early summer, and in early fall. Prone to bolting in hot weather. Protect later plantings with row cover for extended harvest.
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14-Day Intervals

CROP PLANTING RECOMMENDATIONS NOTES
Basil Succession-plant to fill the gap between first harvest and subsequent regrowth. Direct-seed or transplant. Protect later plantings with row cover for extended harvest.
Dill Sow in spring through early summer, and in early fall. Prone to bolting in hot weather. Protect later plantings with row cover for extended harvest.
Leaf Fennel Succession-plant to fill the gap between first harvest and subsequent regrowth. Direct-seed or transplant. Protect later plantings with row cover for extended harvest.
Parsley Succession-plant to fill the gap between first harvest and subsequent regrowth. Direct-seed or transplant. Protect later plantings with row cover for extended harvest.
Saltwort Begin sowing after last frost. Direct sowing recommended.
Shiso Begin sowing after last frost. Direct sowing recommended.
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Additional Succession-Planting Resources from Johnny's

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