Indoor gardening can be a very peaceful experience. Well treated herbs as decorations on windowsills and countertops can make your house look more radiant and alive.
The key essentials for growing herbs include the right amount of lighting, containers and soil. Most importantly it requires care and nurturing.
Most herbs need at least six hours of daily bright light. A herb needs more light if has small or pale leaves.
Grow lights are usable as well, particularly in winter or if it is dark and cloudy outside and the herbs are not getting enough light. Grow lights involve LED lights which are very effective.
Herb containers include using well quality made pots and potting mix that is well-draining.
Some herbs thrive much better than others indoors and add great seasoning to dishes. The first is basil; it is one of the most famous global seasonings. It is a pleasant-smelling herb from the mint family and is sweet and spicy. Basil requires 6-8 hours of sunlight and works well together with pasta and pesto.
Parsley is a herb from the carrot family, for its slight spice scent and for garnishing, that is used commonly for cooking. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
Chives are easy-to-grow perennial herbs from the onion family. Full sunlight is ideal, although it can endure partial shade. They are used in a countless amount of dishes which makes them easier to contribute.
Oregano is a strong tasty and smelling herb from the mint family. It is mostly famous for adding flavor to Italian and Greek dishes like pizza and tomato sauce.
The first step to an indoor herb garden setup is selecting the appropriate pots for the herbs to develop and grow. Use pots with drainage holes to prevent the roots from rotting and mold. Place a plant saucer underneath the pot to prevent runoff.
The second step is using good quality potting mix. Do not apply outdoor soil because it is too dense and bad for the roots. Choose a well-draining indoor potting mix.
The third step is positioning the herbs for enough sunlight. A window that faces south works best, providing strong and consistent sunlight throughout the whole day.
The fourth step is watering and rotating regularly. When the top inch of the soil is dry, that is when water is suitable. Rotating is important for light exposure and preventing one side of the plant being healthier than the other.
The fifth step is light fertilizing. Feed herbs with an organic fertilizer every few weeks to maintain health and flavor of the herbs.
Follow these steps with any of the previously listed herbs and you are sure to have delicious herbs to add to your meals.
