Herbs
Herbs have a long history of use by humans for medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary purposes. Consumption of herbs and spice has recently doubled, providing new opportunities for products and markets. More...
Production
UF/IFAS Publications
- Angelica
- Anise
- Comfrey
- Comparison of Six Soilless Media in a Vertical Production System (Verti-GroTM) for Basil
- Dill
- Evaluation of Six Basil Cultivars Grown in a Vertical Hydroponic Production System Inside a Greenhouse
- Fennel
- Fresh Herbs: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginseng
- Herbs and Garlic-in-Oil Mixtures: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers
- Herbs in the Florida Garden
- Lovage
- Parsley
- Sarsaparilla
- Sassafrass
- Smallage
- Sweet Basil
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Growing Herbs: Selected Information Sources, 1996-2003--USDA
- Organic Greenhouse Herb Production--ATTRA
- USDA/NRCS Plant Database
Other University Sites
- Fall is For Herbs--Texas A&M University
- Greenhouse Production of Chives and Cilantro--Perdue University
- Growing Herbs for the Home Gardener--North Carolina State University
- Harvesting & Preserving Herbs for the Home Gardener--North Carolina State University
- Herbs--North Dakota State University
- Herbs: A Small Scale Agriculture Alternative--University of California, Small Farm Center
- Horticulture Information Leaflets--North Carolina State University
- Lavender History, Taxonomy, & Production--North Carolina State University
- Management of Insects on Herbs--Texas A&M University
- Fresh Herb Production and Marketing--North Carolina State University
- Production of Medicinal Herbs--North Carolina State University
- Medicinal Herbs & Non-Timber Forest Products--North Carolina State University
- Rosemary: Horticulture Update--Texas A&M University
- Sources of Information on Herb Production & Marketing--University of Nebraska
- Suppliers of Culinary and Ornamental Herb Seeds and/or Plants--North Carolina State University
- Use of Commercial Biological-Control for Insects and Mites--University of California, Small Farm Center
- Winterizing the Herb Garden--North Carolina State University
Marketing
State & Federal Agencies
Other University Sites
- Culinary Herbs as Alternative Cash Crops for Small Scale Farmers in Southern Ohio--Ohio State University
- Herbs--North Dakota State University
- National Market Analysis of Herbs--New Mexico State University (pdf)
- Sample Costs to Produce Lemon Grass--University of California (pdf)
Related Links
Organizations & Associations
- The American Herb Association
- American Herbal Products Association
- The Herb Society of America
- International Herb Association
Related Links
- Fertrell (organic fertilizers and soil conditioners)
- Gardens Alive
- Growing and Selling Fresh-Cut Herbs (for sale publication by Sandie Shores; available through Amazon.com)
- Johnny's Selected Seeds (seed supplier)
- Nature Safe
- Organic Herb Gardening
- Papa Geno's Herb Plant Catalog
- Planet Natural (organic gardening supplies)
- Richters Herb Specialists (medicinal, culinary, aromatic plants and seeds)
- Seeds of Change (organic seed supplier)
