Herb Gardening Inside the House--Growing Fresh Herbs

Do you have plants on your yard? If you do, then you're probably worried whenever the winter season is near. Not all plants can tolerate the cold climate and so you need to help your plants in fighting or resisting chilly winds or the frost. If you have herbs, you need to protect them as they are quite delicate. Don't worry because you can now take herb gardening indoors.

Taking your herbs indoors does not require home renovation or repair. Find a window in your house which faces the west or south direction. Place the containers containing the herbs near the window and make sure that they get five hours of sunlight every day. Even if you live in one of the high-rise apartments in your area, you can do some herb gardening indoors.

For beginners, you can plant mint, rosemary, and thyme. If some of your friends or relatives have these herbs, you can ask for cuttings of the herbs or you can easily purchase them from a local florist or the supermarket.

How will you do it? Get a soil-less mixture of vermiculite, peat, and perlite. The package usually contains the directions on how to use the mix or you can inquire at the greenhouse where you bought them. If you hate shopping, you can start by planting seeds of the herbs. In this case, you will need a clay pot or terracotta which is approximately six inches in diameter. This pot size is perfect for growing herbs because it can provide enough space but just make sure that the pot has good drainage.

For symmetry, try to purchase pots made from the same material. Pots should be of the same size and shape. Contrast will just come in from the herbs that you're going to plant. Herbs come in different shapes and colors. You can plant two herbs in one pot but this is not a good idea because they might end up having the same taste. It would be best to plant the herbs in individual containers. If you're planning to plant seeds, you can start with oregano and basil but you need to ensure that you get only the compact seeds because such seeds are easier to grow indoors. The seeds should be tucked under the soil at the specified depth and spray water after covering it with soil.

Potting soil is necessary for the success of your herb gardening in the indoors. Once the sprouts appear, don't over water the herbs. Follow these things and you can grow healthy herbs even on winter.


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