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Do herbs need a lot of water?

My herbs seem to dry out very quickly. How often should I be watering them?

With the exception of some mint varieties, most herbs don’t like wet feet, so it is best to plant the herbs in raised beds & tubs or in well-draining soil. If grown on a windowsill, only water when top inch of mix is dry (then water thoroughly).  Herbs will need more water if they are planted in pots or planter boxes as there is less soil volume to retain the moisture.