Are You Thinking Of Growing Herbs In Pots?
Herbs can be grown quite successfully indoors in pots or containers. Window boxes or hanging baskets are also other places they will thrive. Growing herbs in pots is not any more difficult than growing herbs in an outdoor garden. Indeed as you would expect, indoor herbs require the same conditions to flourish as those outside. Click here for more: how to grow herbs in pots
The main ingredients are of course; water, sunlight and fertile soil. Herbs are no different. Sunlight is key to growing any type of plant including herbs whether they are grown indoors or in a garden. You should place herbs grown in a kitchen or other room in a south or west facing window to get the best kind of sunlight. Although there are a few herbs with specific light needs, all of them need a sunny bright spot in the house. It is possible for some herb growers to supplement natural light sources with fluorescent or ‘grow’ lamps.
Herbs also need a well drained, not too rich soil to grow in. When growing herbs in pots, it is always good to add one part coarse sand and two parts potting soil into the mix. To ensure adequate drainage, place about an inch of sand aat the base of your containers. Indoor herbs like to be supplemented with a teaspoon a lime (per 5 inch pot) to help sweeten the soil.
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Herbs grown in pots also need water. By spraying them with mist, it will wet the pebbles and leaves and help them in humid conditions. Since they are being grown in containers they do need to have more water than herbs that are grown in a garden but, you should avoid getting the roots of the herbs drenched or soggy. One of the main advantages of growing herbs in a container or pot is the ability to move them.
It is ok to leave annual herbs indoors all the time but it is recommended to place perennial herbs outside during the summer. Make sure you bring in all your herbs early so as not to exposed them to the first frost. This is a rule can often be missed out when considering tarragon, mint and chives. The reason is that a light frost to these herbs can leave them with a firmer, healthier growth. It is possible to grow all herbs in a container but some will thrive more than others. Mint can get out of hand if left to it’s own devices and is better contained.
On the whole it is quite easy to manage an indoor herb garden. It keeps the herbs handy and within reach anytime you need them for cooking. And the information above should enable you to keep a healthy herb plant. You should also include periodic light feeding and yearly repotting for optimum health of the herbs. 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. It is no secret that pruning plants it encourages new growth. Herbs are no exception. So dry them, store them and add them to your cooking recipes! Click here for more: Herb Garden Guide
