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GARDEN ZONE

soil before sowing , and nitrogen fertiliser every few weeks after planting . During the planning phase , research all the climatic , soil , water and fertiliser requirements of the herbs and spices you are considering growing so that you can make informed decisions .

rosemary . Leaves like bay , kefir lime and curry can also be dried and kept whole .

Start simple

If the idea of growing herbs and spices as a brand-new or side business appeals to you , best would be to do thorough research and decide on just two or three herbs and / or spices to start with . You can then decide through experimentation what to add , remove and focus on . This way , you are not buying too many different types of feed , with many different watering , soil or system requirements . Start specific , and then gradually branch out as your knowledge and expertise grows , and your market ’ s needs become clearer .

Processing and packaging

Depending on your resources , interests and the herbs and spices you choose to grow , you could sell fresh herbs only , or you could process your produce for selling . Most spices would be dried before selling , for instance coriander seeds , fennel seeds , pepper and cloves , while herbs could be sold fresh or dried , such as dried oregano or

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