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Full sun (6+ hours)

Moderate; water deeply 1-2x per week when young, reduce once established

Well-drained slightly acidic soil; amend with Miracle-Gro garden soil on hand

Light pruning after each fruiting cycle to maintain shape and encourage branching

8 ft from other large shrubs or trees

Fruits spring, summer, and fall; protect from rare frost events with fabric cover

Watch for scale insects on stems; treat with neem oil spray at first sign

Full sun

Moderate; consistent moisture during fruit set, drought-tolerant otherwise

Well-drained fertile soil; amend planting hole with compost or garden soil

Train along fence wire; prune dead growth after harvest season; fertilize monthly with balanced 10-10-10

10-15 ft along fence per vine

Main harvest late summer into fall; may fruit twice yearly in Zone 10

Caterpillars (gulf fritillary butterfly larvae) will eat leaves — hand-pick or apply Bt spray; this is normal and expected

Full sun to partial shade

Low to moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings — succulent-like tolerance

Any well-drained soil; not fussy

Trim regularly to keep bushy and harvest leaves; root cuttings easily in water to propagate more plants

18 inches between plants

Year-round production in Zone 10; no winter dieback

Virtually pest-free; one of the easiest herbs in South Florida

Full sun

Moderate; tolerates brief dry periods once established

Any well-drained garden soil

Divide clumps every 2-3 years when they get very large; harvest outer stalks by twisting at base

3-4 ft per clump; one clump will expand significantly

Year-round in Zone 10; cut back hard in late winter to refresh growth

No significant pests in South Florida; rust fungus possible in very wet conditions — improve air circulation by thinning clump

Full sun — needs 6+ hours minimum

Low once established; extremely drought-tolerant — do not overwater

Well-drained soil critical; will rot in waterlogged conditions

Cut back hard to 3 ft every 6 months to keep bushy and harvestable; otherwise becomes a tall sparse tree

10 ft from structures and other large plants

Year-round leaf production in Zone 10; may lose some leaves in cool dry winters but rebounds quickly

Very few pests in Florida; caterpillars occasionally — hand-remove; avoid fungal issues by not overwatering

Partial sun to full sun; tolerates afternoon shade well

Moderate; keep evenly moist for best leaf production

Any amended well-drained garden soil

Trim regularly and eat the trimmings raw in salads or cooked; propagates instantly from cuttings placed in soil

24 inches between plants; spreads to fill gaps

Year-round production in Zone 10; most vigorous in cooler months October–April

No significant pests; slugs possible in very wet weather — use iron phosphate bait if needed