TreeSpirit28
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Can I feed my herb plants the same as my vegetables?

I have 2 herbs. Italian Parsley and Peppermint. I am about to feed them in a couple days. I was wondering would I just use the feed that I will be using for my vegetables or should it be different. If so what kind (All natural though nothing with chemicals etc please)? Thank you

AnnaIkona
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I use veggie fertilizer for all my herbs :)

imafan26
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The type of fertilizer does not matter. Most herbs only require light feeding and some do not like much fertilizer at all like dill and lavender. I would fertilize herbs with quick release no more than once a month. I prefer slow release osmocote with the potted herbs.

TreeSpirit28
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Wow you guys were all very helpful thank you so much :)

TreeSpirit28
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If I was using a slow release feed , how often would they need fed?

Susan W
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For herbs I use fish, alaska brand, but then I have many containers of herbs (sell fresh cut at market). In general, yours won't need much. For veggies and herbs etc, you can use Epsoma brand plant-tone (various 'tones). Slow release, granular and organic. It's available at HDep, Lowes, garden centers etc.

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Thank you very much



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