How to Grow Herbs in Hawaii

Hawaii Garden Herbs

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  Choose a garden area that receives at least six hours of sunlight. Avoid land that receives too much standing water.

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  Mix in organic amendments such as compost where necessary. Hawaii is known for rich volcanic soil, but soil in Hawaii varies. Soil is very different from island to island and the soil on the Leeward side of any island may differ greatly from that on the windward side.

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  Plant your selected herbs. Water and fertilize according to the directions of the herbs planted.

Hawaii Container Herbs

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  Select an appropriate container that will allow your herbs enough growing space. Ginger or rosemary may need 3- to 5-gallon containers. Basil, mint, parsley and chives can do well in containers as small as 1½ gallons. When in doubt, plant in a larger pot to insure sufficient root development.

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  Place small stones or terra cotta pieces in the bottom of your pots for aeration and drainage.

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  Plant your chosen herb starter plant or seeds. Container herbs are perfect for areas with poor soil, or for apartments with patios or lanais, as they are called in Hawaii.