Here are the best herbs to start your indoor garden.
Here are 16 herbs you’ve got the option to grow indoors all year long.
As a bonus, this annual can have ornamental features, too.
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Some types sport a deep purple foliage color and/or leaves that are ruffly.
Grow basil in a large, deep pot.
For the same reason, avoid overhead watering.
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A deep pot will allow you to strike the required balance between good drainage and moisture retention.
Indeed, It is related to the common onion.
Its grass-like leaves are popular in soups and salads.
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It also has one of the more attractive flowers among the culinary herbs.
Chives will multiply over time.
When your chives form a good-sized mass, consider dividing them.
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If you dig underneath them, you’ll find bulblets and a dense mass of roots.
Or use it in potpourri to scent your home naturally.
Susceptible to fungal diseases, care for this perennial as you would for basil.
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Not as fussy about humidity as rosemary, oregano can still profit from having a little extra humidity.
An easy answer is to place its pot on a tray filled with moistened pebbles.
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crispum, has more ornamental value.
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crispum neopolitanum, has more culinary value, lending a stronger flavor to your Italian dishes.
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Its harvested leaves are commonly used in dips and drinks.
Like basil, rosemary is just a bit fussier to grow indoors than most of the other selections here.
This is mainly because it likes high humidity, a condition that many northern homes lack in winter.
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To address this challenge, build a tent around your rosemary to trap moisture.
Lift up the plastic to gain access when watering, then replace the plastic.
As the water evaporates, the tent will trap it and increase humidity.
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‘There is also anornamental sage(Salvia officinalis’Tricolor’) that sports three colors on its foliage.
Sage has only moderate moisture needs, so be sure not to overwater it.
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Herbs inthe mintfamily are especially easy to grow, even indoors.
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Being contained in a pot on your windowsill, it has nowhere to go.
Thyme is the opposite of rosemary in one respect: It likes low humidity.
Thyme is drought-tolerant and can actually be harmed if it gets too much water.
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you’re free to alsodry thymeto use in dishes.
Dried bay leaves have a floral and herbal flavor while fresh leaves have stronger, eucalyptus-like notes.
Place it near a sunny window or door and keep it away from cold and hot drafty air.
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Place it in a bright, sunny location indoors and keep it watered regularly.
Marjoram doesnt need a lot of humidity, but it will need a lot of light and consistent temperatures.
Cilantro
Cilantro is a tasty herb that brightens up dishes with a fresh, citrusy flavor.
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Cilantro’s life can be extended by pinching it back regularly.
Like cilantro, dill is a fast growing plant.
When it flowers and goes to seed, it will stop producing leaves.
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Common in French cooking its often referred to as French parsley and has a light anise flavor.
Keep chervil by a sunny window and keep the soil evenly moist.
Pinch back and deadhead this plant often to promote growth and prevent bolting.
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What Do you’re gonna wanna Grow Herbs Indoors?
To grow herbs indoors, you first need a spot that suits their light requirements.
If you don’t have adequate light, you’re able to also use an indoor grow light.
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Herbs need full sun or six hours of direct sunlight a day when grown indoors.
The wonderful thing about growing herbs indoors year-round is you always have access to delicious fresh herbs.
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