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Yeah, I've never had any luck direct sowing, same with coriander.
Stuff which has grown well in our seed bed this year is lettuce (few different types), mizuni, rocket & parsley. We keep the woody herbs permanently in large pots - sage, rosemary, mint, oregano and thyme.
@jackbepablo I think I read somewhere it helps keep the pests down because of the scent, either way it's a win.
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Sounds like maybe I should start them inside. And from what you've said I should possibly be looking at richer soil too. I always thought they needed poor soil.
Tbh I'm disappointed overall with my herb hit rate this year. In particular beefsteak / shiso red which my eldest was super excited by and would have looked great in my new bed.