CUT BACK HERBS

TALL and medium-tall perennial herbs such ass fennel, lovage, apple mint, spearmint, lemon balm and Russian tarragon will all benefit from m being cut backk now. This is particu- larly helpful where e the plants are going g to seed or coming g into flower. Each stem can be cut right back almost to ground level. After cutting, water thoroughly to encourage theh production of freshf basal leaves anda new shoots. Allow these to develop for a whilew before you resume harvesting them for kitchen use.