Growing Herbs Indoors
What can be more fun than growing herbs indoors? The benefits of having herbs on the window sill of your kitchen include; plants for decoration, better indoor air quality and a variety of fresh herbs to add to your delicious meals.
At first, the idea of starting to grow herbs indoors might overwhelm you. There is a vast variety of herbs and plants to choose from and they may have different requirements.
So, let’s jump right in with our pro-tips for a successful indoor herb garden:
- Check out the windows in your kitchen or lounge areas and pick the area that gets the most sun. You could put them in a window in a bedroom but then you’d have to go back and forth so closest to the kitchen is best. Don’t let the plant leaves touch the window or it could burn the leaves when the sun is directly shining on the windowpane.
- Next, you’ll want to measure the space to ensure your pots will fit on the ledge or shelf.
- When considering which plants to grow, find out what the humidity and temperature level is in that room. Windows with direct sunlight for the majority of the day can be too hot.
- When you are ready to buy the pots or make them yourself, make sure they have proper drainage with a saucer underneath. Pots made of clay will dry out faster than ceramic pots which are glazed to hold more water. And of course, you want to have fun with the design of your pot given that it is just as much a decorating feature.
- Now, it is important to know which potting soil to use. Most bags will tell you what that particular blend is best suited for and which plants. Don’t use dirt from your garden as it will have bugs and parasites in the soil that you don’t want indoors.
- Each herb should be grown in its own pot. This way you can label the pots and allow each plant to thrive in its own environment.
- Don’t overwater your herbs. You should set a schedule for 2 – 3 times a week. Adjust to how often based on how wet the soil is around the plant. Too dry, water more often – too wet, water less often.
This post is part of a series on growing herbs. Be sure to check back for upcoming posts.
Resources:
http://www.eatingwell.com/article/289996/your-ultimate-guide-to-growing-herbs-indoors/
https://howtoculinaryherbgarden.com/indoor-herb-garden/
http://theherbexchange.com/tips-for-growing-herb-plants-indoors/
Growing Herbs Indoors
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What can be more fun than learning to grow your own herbs?
The benefits of having herbs on the window sill of your kitchen include;
plants for decoration, better indoor air quality, and a variety of fresh
herbs to add to your delicious meals.
At first, the idea of starting an indoor herb garden might overwhelm you.
There is a vast variety of herbs and plants to choose from and
they may have different requirements.
So, let’s jump right in with our pro-tips for a
successful indoor herb garden:
1. Check out the windows in your kitchen or lounge areas and
pick the area that gets the most sun.
You could put them in a window in a bedroom but then you’d have to go
back and forth so closest to the kitchen is best.
Don’t let the plant leaves touch the window or it could burn
the leaves when the sun is directly shining on the windowpane.
2. Next, you’ll want to measure the space to ensure your pots
will fit on the ledge or shelf.
3. When considering which plants to grow, find out what the humidity and
temperature level is in that room.
Windows with direct sunlight for the majority of the day can be too hot.
4. When you are ready to buy the pots or make them yourself, make sure they
have proper drainage with a saucer underneath.
Pots made of clay will dry out faster than ceramic pots
which are glazed to hold more water.
And of course, you want to have fun with the design
of your pot given that it is just as much a decorating feature.
5. Now, it is important to know which potting soil to use.
Most bags will tell you what that particular blend is best suited for and which plants.
Don’t use dirt from your garden as it will have bugs and
parasites in the soil that you don’t want indoors.
6. Each herb should be grown in its own pot.
This way you can label the pots and allow each plant to thrive in its own environment.
7. Don’t overwater your herbs. You should set a schedule for 2 – 3 times a week.
Adjust to how often based on how wet the soil is around the plant.
Too dry, water more often – too wet, water less often.
This post is part of a series on growing herbs.
Be sure to check back for upcoming posts.
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What can be more fun than learning to grow your own herbs?
The benefits of having herbs on the window sill of your kitchen include; plants for decoration, better indoor air quality, and a variety of fresh herbs to add to your delicious meals.
At first, the idea of starting an indoor herb garden might overwhelm you.
There is a vast variety of herbs and plants to choose from and they may have different requirements.
So, let’s jump right in with our pro-tips for a successful indoor herb garden:
1. Check out the windows in your kitchen or lounge areas and pick the area that gets the most sun.
You could put them in a window in a bedroom but then you’d have to go back and forth so closest to the kitchen is best.
Don’t let the plant leaves touch the window or it could burn the leaves when the sun is directly shining on the windowpane.
2. Next, you’ll want to measure the space to ensure your pots will fit on the ledge or shelf.
3. When considering which plants to grow, find out what the humidity and temperature level is in that room.
Windows with direct sunlight for the majority of the day can be too hot.
4. When you are ready to buy the pots or make them yourself, make sure they have proper drainage with a saucer underneath.
Pots made of clay will dry out faster than ceramic pots which are glazed to hold more water.
And of course, you want to have fun with the design of your pot given that it is just as much a decorating feature.
5. Now, it is important to know which potting soil to use.
Most bags will tell you what that particular blend is best suited for and which plants.
Don’t use dirt from your garden as it will have bugs and parasites in the soil that you don’t want indoors.
6. Each herb should be grown in its own pot.
This way you can label the pots and allow each plant to thrive in its own environment.
7. Don’t overwater your herbs. You should set a schedule for 2 – 3 times a week.
Adjust to how often based on how wet the soil is around the plant.
Too dry, water more often – too wet, water less often.
This post is part of a series on growing herbs.
Be sure to check back for upcoming posts.
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