Why Your Herb Seeds Aren’t Growing (and How to Fix It)

No herbs? Here’s why

It’s frustrating to sow herb seeds and see weak growth — or nothing at all. Usually it’s down to a few common causes, most easily fixed. Here’s what to check.

Old or poor-quality seed

The cause: old seed loses viability and barely sprouts. The fix: start with fresh, high-germination seed from a reliable source.

Sown too deep

The cause: tiny herb seeds planted too deep can’t reach the surface. The fix: most herb seeds need only a light covering of soil — sow shallow.

Too much or too little water

The cause: dry soil won’t germinate seeds; soggy soil rots them. The fix: keep the soil consistently moist (like a wrung-out sponge), never waterlogged or bone-dry.

Not enough light (leggy seedlings)

The cause: too little light makes seedlings stretch and grow weak and pale. The fix: give them plenty of bright light as soon as they sprout.

Wrong temperature or season

The cause: herbs sown out of season may struggle to germinate or grow. The fix: sow each herb at its preferred time and keep it warm.

Overcrowding

The cause: crowded seedlings compete and stay weak. The fix: thin them so the strongest have room to grow bushy.

Impatience

The cause: some herbs take longer to germinate than others. The fix: check the expected germination time and keep conditions right before giving up.

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