Start herbs indoors 6 weeks before last frost

Yes, that’s the timing.

You want to get a head start on spring? Count back six weeks from your area’s average last frost date — that’s when you plant seeds indoors. Basil, parsley, chives, oregano, even mint all work fine from seed.

Use small pots with drainage holes and seed-starting mix (not garden soil — it’s too heavy). Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Put them in the sunniest window you’ve got — south-facing is best — or grab a cheap grow light and run it