Grow An Indoor Herb Garden

You can buy dried herbs from your local grocery store, but fresh herbs are more flavorful and fragrant. Plus, dried herbs don't make for a good garnish. Unfortunately, fresh herbs don't last as long and buying them every time a recipe calls for rosemary, basil, or thyme can get expensive. You can solve the problem by using this guide to grow your own indoor herb garden. 

Which Herbs Will Grow Indoors?

Not all herbs will thrive in an indoor environment and if you choose the wrong ones, you'll set yourself up for disappointment. The best herbs for an indoor garden are low-maintenance plants, like basil, chives, mint, oregano, rosemary parsley, and thyme. Thankfully, these are the herbs most commonly called for in recipes. You'll be happy to have them sitting on your kitchen counter, or on a nearby windowsill when you want to make roast chicken. 

How To Pot Your Herbs

There are plenty of pots that will be suitable for potting your herbs. You can use decorative ceramic pots, clay pots, terracotta pots, or even plastic pots. The only requirement is that the pots you choose should have good drainage. You'll also want to purchase something to place beneath your pots to protect the surface beneath them. Most garden centers will have plastic saucers that serve this purpose wonderfully. 

Where to Place Your Herbs

Most herbs love sunlight, so you should choose the sunniest place in your home for them to live. The best place is in front of a south facing window where they can get at least six hours of sunlight a day. When there isn't much natural light, you can use an indoor grow light. 

When To Water Your Herbs

Just like any other living thing, your herbs will need water to survive. Water your herbs regularly but avoid overwatering them. The soil should be consistently moist but not waterlogged. If you notice that your herbs are starting to turn yellow or wilt, you should scale back the amount of water they receive. 

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When To Harvest and Transplant Your Herbs

Harvest your plants a little at at a time. Clip or pinch off a sprig here and there to encourage growth, but don't harvest too much at once. Removing  more than a quarter of the plant at one time will cause distress. If you care for your herbs properly they will eventually outgrow their pots. When you start to see roots poking out of the drainage holes it's time to transplant your herbs into bigger pots or move them to an outdoor garden. 

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