How to grow your own herbs
Posted by Emily Y on
Many people love the fresh herbs, how to get them conveniently? Indoor Herb Garden. It is simple being a kitchen gardener at home. Here is how
STEP
- Choose the herbs and containers to start
- Fill potting soils in the pots (make sure pots have drainage holes)
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in the potting soil.
- Water the plant in the morning (Don’t over watering)
- Place the plants in a sunny spot
- Harvest herbs in small quantities each time.
- Transplant the herbs from small pots to large pots or ground so their roots can be expanded.
There are many herbs that can grow in containers, such as Basil, Mint, Thyme, Parsley, and Rosemary…etc. Here are some tips for herbs growing instructions.
Basil
Growing Instructions: Grow in well-drained soil, at least 6 hours of sunlight.
Tip: Basil likes moist soil. In hot weather, keep the plant from drying out.
Mints
Growing Instructions: Mint likes moisture, grow in partially shaded and watering often during hot weather
Tips: It’s best to plant mint in pots to avoid spreading all over the yard.
Parsley
Growing Instructions: Grow in well-drained soil, it doesn’t need much sunlight.
Tips: Parsley likes slightly moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not overly wet.
Thyme
Growing Instructions: Grow in well-drained soil, at least 6 hours of sunlight.
Tip: Thyme likes dry soil. Watering the soil when the top of soil is dry
Sage
Growing Instructions: Grow in well-drained soil, at least 6 hours of sunlight.
Tips: Sage likes dry soil. Watering the soil when the top of soil is dry
Rosemary
Growing Instructions: Grow in lightly moisture and well-drained soil, at least 6 hours of sunlight
Tips: Rosemary likes dry soil. Watering the soil when the top of soil is dry