What herbs do you need to leave a bit at the bottom when cutting them?

What herbs do you need to leave a bit at the bottom when cutting them?
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answer:You can pretty much hack chives (cut them like hair). I always leave some leaves on thyme and rosemary and oregano and parsley.
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