Yes, it's cheaper to grow many of your own herbs!
Growing your own herbs almost always pays off in the long run. Sure, there is an initial investment in seeds or starts, soil, and containers, but the savings quickly add up, especially for frequently used varieties like basil, cilantro, and mint.
A single packet of seeds can produce months of fresh herbs for the cost of just a few store-bought bunches, minimizing waste and ensuring a steady, organic supply right at home. And, many herbs are perennial, like Sage, Oregano, and Garlic Chives which means they come back bigger and better every year. You can plant them once and enjoy them for years to come. Parsley is a biennial, which means it grows for two years, the second year it typically will go to seed and possibly reseed lots of new parsley plants for you if the conditions are right!
Annual herbs like Basil (shown above) and Cilantro are also ideal to grow as you'll have lots of harvests to use in the kitchen that cost far less than if you were to buy them at the grocery store! Plus, all herbs grow great in pots, and you can grow them on your porch or patio for a culinary delight! Nothing beats fresh, homegrown herbs!
Store-bought herbs can be wilted and often lose some of their flavor, so being able to pick herbs right from your garden elevates any dish!
Oregano, shown above, comes back bigger every year so you'll have so much Oregano that you can dry your own and store in spice jars for use over the winter months. It also usually stays pretty green even over the winter in most areas, so you can harvest it outside your kitchen when making a pasta sauce in the heart of winter.
Dill is a gorgeous herb to grow in your garden, it is glorious in full bloom and is perfect for making pickles and other recipes using dill. Plus, Dill attracts lots of pollinators and beneficial insects so it's a great companion plant for your vegetable garden. Dill also goes to seed and self-sows easily so you may not ever have to plant it again if you let the seeds develop and drop into your garden beds! You can also preserve dill for use over the winter, which is perfect for potatoes, soups and more.
Growing your own herbs can really pay off. Sure, you’ll spend a little upfront on seeds, soil, and containers, but it’s totally worth it—especially if you’re always grabbing basil, cilantro, or mint at the store. One packet of seeds can give you fresh herbs for months for about the same price as a couple of store-bought bunches. Plus, you’ll cut down on waste and always have a fresh, organic supply right at your fingertips. Or, you can dry or freeze your summer herbs for use over the winter as well!
Honestly, growing your own herbs just makes sense. You spend a bit at the start on seeds, soil, and pots, but after that? Total win. If you’re always buying basil, cilantro, or mint, you’ll save a bunch—one little seed packet can keep you stocked for months. And the best part? No more wilted bunches in the fridge. Just grab what you need, fresh and organic, whenever you want.
Basil makes a great companion plant in the garden beds or containers!
Cilantro is a cool season loving plant and can be easily grown by direct seeding cilantro seeds into a pot or your garden in early spring. One of our favorite reasons to grow it is that Cilantro is amazing in salsa recipes!
Find all of our herb seeds, including Peppers (yes, Peppers are considered herbs & spices!) and stock up your spice cabinet and kitchen with fresh, homegrown herbs!
