Container Herb Gardens Are Easy And Convenient

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You can easily grow herbs indoors in containers or pots.Window boxes and hanging baskets make great containers for herbs. Growing herbs in pots is not anymore difficult then growing herbs in an outdoor garden. Indoor herb gardens need the same growing requirements that garden herbs need.

All plants need three main things in order to grow successfully; sunlight, soil and water. Herbs are no exception. Sunlight is key to growing any type of plant including herbs whether they are grown indoors or in a garden.The best rooms for an indoor herb garden is kitchen or room with a south or west facing window for plenty of sunlight. Different types of herbs have different light requirements but, for the most part, all need a sunny location.Some home gardeners supplement their light with “grow lamps” or fluorescent lamps.Herb plants grow best in soil that is not too rich and is well drained.Add one part sand or perlite and two parts sterilized potting soil to containers for herbs. You will also need about an inch of gravel at the bottom of each pot to ensure that the plant has good drainage.You can enrich the soil in indoor herb pots by adding one teaspoon of lime per 5 inch pot.Herbs grown in pots need enough water but not too much.Adding a little water to the pebbles and misting your plants will help create a humid condition.Container herbs can dry out quicker and may need more water, but be careful not to let the roots sit in water.

An advantage to growing herbs in a container is that you have the freedom to move them about as you please. Annual herbs can spend all of their time indoors but, perennial herbs do better if they were to be placed outside during the summer. Although all herbs should be brought inside before the first frost in order to avoid the loss of foliage. This rule is over looked when it comes to mint, chives, and tarragon. These types of herbs will go into a rest period then form firmer and fresher growth after it is introduced to a light frost.

While most herbs can be grown in containers, some will grow better than others.You must contain mint or it can easily overtake your garden.Maintaining an indoor herb garden is fairly easy. It keeps the herbs handy and within reach anytime you need them for cooking.You should be able to keep your herb plants healthy by following the tips above.Periodic light feeding and repotting every year will keep your herbs healthy. You will also have to remember to replant annuals each year and move perennials outdoors when needed. Plus, use your herbs as much as you want as well as harvest them occasionally.Don’t be afraid to prune your plants because this will encourage new growth.This is also true for herbs. So use your home grown herbs in your recipes, store them and give them away to friends.