✅ Supports cognitive health —linked to improved memory & concentration
✅ Rich in antioxidants —fights oxidative stress and inflammation
✅ Repels pests naturally —mosquitoes hate its scent!
✅ Perennial in warm climates —comes back year after year
✅ Crowd-pleaser approved —even skeptics go back for seconds
It’s not just an herb.
It’s medicine with flavor.
🌱 Step 1: Choose Your Start Method
You’ve got three ways to begin—pick what suits your patience level:
🌿 Option 1: From Seeds (For the Patient Gardener)
Pros: Cheapest way; deeply rewarding
Cons: Slow germination (up to 30 days)
✅ How to Do It:
Soak seeds overnight in warm water.
Sow ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
Keep soil moist and warm (70–80°F / 21–27°C).
Place under grow light or on a sunny windowsill.
Be patient—germination is slow and spotty.
💡 Tip: Use a humidity dome to retain moisture.
✂️ Option 2: From Cuttings (Recommended for Beginners)
Pros: Fast, reliable, clones the parent plant
Best time: Spring or early fall
✅ How to Do It:
Snip a 4–6 inch stem from a healthy, non-flowering branch.
Remove leaves from the bottom 2 inches.
Dip cut end in rooting hormone (optional but helpful).
Place in water or moist potting mix.
In water: Change every 2–3 days. Roots appear in 2–4 weeks.
In soil: Cover with plastic bag to create a mini greenhouse.
Once roots are ~1 inch long, transplant into a pot.
👉 This method has the highest success rate!
🏵️ Option 3: Starter Plant (Easiest & Fastest)
Pros: Immediate harvest, low stress
