By Katherine L. Adam
NCAT Agriculture Specialist © NCAT 2005
The term “herb” is very broad—generally applied to plant species (both annuals and perennials) used for culinary, medicinal, fragrance, or certain landscaping purposes. Methods of production include forest farming, greenhouse/hoop house, field, raised bed, hydroponic, or pot culture. For more information about herb production and marketing, see the list of related ATTRA publications, page 13.