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Succession Planting Chart for Herbs

Succession planting intervals for herbs: when to sow, how often, and how to extend the harvest.

By Hensley’s Seed Co. September 3, 2026

Succession Planting Charts for Herbs

Pictured: setting out basil transplants in a trial field.

Use these general guidelines to succession-plant herbs at 7-day and 14-day intervals.

These intervals assume standard growing methods.
Season extension can let you plant and harvest earlier and later than the usual windows shown below.
You can also adjust the time between plantings in some situations.

CROP	PLANTING RECOMMENDATIONS	NOTES
Cilantro and coriander	Sow from spring to early summer and again in early fall.	Bolts quickly in heat. Shield later sowings with row cover to keep harvesting longer.

CROP	PLANTING RECOMMENDATIONS	NOTES
Basil	Plant in succession to cover the gap between the first cut and regrowth.	Sow directly or transplant. Shield later plantings with row cover to keep harvesting longer.
Dill	Sow from spring to early summer and again in early fall.	Bolts quickly in heat. Shield later sowings with row cover to keep harvesting longer.
Leaf Fennel	Plant in succession to cover the gap between the first cut and regrowth.	Sow directly or transplant. Shield later plantings with row cover to keep harvesting longer.
Parsley	Plant in succession to cover the gap between the first cut and regrowth.	Sow directly or transplant. Shield later plantings with row cover to keep harvesting longer.
Saltwort	Start sowing once frost danger has passed.	Best sown directly.
Shiso	Start sowing once frost danger has passed.	Best sown directly.