Growing Indoor Herbs

Follow these tips for growing herbs indoors.

1. Find the best spot for an indoor herb garden. To grow well indoors, herbs need as much natural light as possible. ...
2. Give indoor herbs good drainage. ...
3. Indoor herbs are happy with typical indoor temperatures. ...
4. Grow in water. ...
5. Try these culinary herbs in your indoor herb garden:

1. How do you start an indoor herb garden?
2. How do you keep potted herbs alive indoors?
3. What herbs grow all year round?
4. How do you take care of indoor herbs?
5. Does an indoor herb garden need direct sunlight?
6. Should you water herbs everyday?
7. Why are my indoor herbs dying?
8. How long do herb plants live indoors?
9. How do you keep basil alive indoors?
10. Which herbs should not be planted together?
11. What is the easiest herbs to grow?
12. Can I plant supermarket herbs?

How do you start an indoor herb garden?

Spice Up Your Life – Start an Indoor Herb Garden

1. Pick a container. Visit your local garden center to purchase herbs and pots. ...
2. Pot up your herbs. Fill containers halfway with Espoma's Organic Potting Mix. ...
3. Choose a Spot. Place plants in a sunny window that receives at least 6 hours of strong sunlight each day.
4. Refresh plants. ...
5. Give herbs a boost.

How do you keep potted herbs alive indoors?

Light is also incredibly important, because most herbs need a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight a day. An unobstructed south facing window may provide enough light, but if you don't have one of those, consider purchasing a full spectrum grow light and placing your plants beneath it for 14 to 16 hours a day.

What herbs grow all year round?

Perennial herbs are easy to grow and will enhance your garden, and your cooking, year after year.

• Mint.
• Rosemary.
• Sage.
• Thyme.
• Chives.
• Oregano / marjoram.

How do you take care of indoor herbs?

Indoor herb gardens need to be watered regularly. They should never be allowed to dry out, but you should also not over water them. Check your indoor herb garden daily and water it when the top of the soil just starts to feel dry — though if you stick your finger into the soil, the lower layer will still be damp.

Does an indoor herb garden need direct sunlight?

To grow well indoors, herbs need as much natural light as possible. Place them in a sunny spot near a window that faces south and receives at least 6 hours of sun daily. ... One easy way to ensure your indoor herbs are getting enough light no matter where place them is to use a grow light, which mimics direct sunlight.

Should you water herbs everyday?

All plants need regular watering, although certain herbs need more water than others. The majority of herbs need water when the soil feels dry to the touch. ... A good rule of thumb for most herbs is to water about once per week. During extreme heat or drought conditions, sometimes twice per week will be needed.

Why are my indoor herbs dying?

Pick up pots that are freshly watered to get a feel for their weight. If a pot feels light, the soil is probably dry and ready for watering. Overwatering is the cause of far more plant deaths than under-watering. ... Root systems need air, and when they don't get it, they rot and die.

How long do herb plants live indoors?

Annual herbs will only live over one season and are expected to live from only 1-4 months, depending upon the plant before they will stop leaf production, make flowers, and go to seed. An exception to the rule is Parsley which is biennial and lives for about 1 year before going to seed.

How do you keep basil alive indoors?

Give your newly potted plants a generous soaking and place them in a sunny spot, indoors or in a greenhouse, and let them do their thing. They will soon recover, giving you months of fragrant harvests – and four pots for the price of one.

Which herbs should not be planted together?

Carrots and anise (Pimpinella anisum, USDA zones 4-9) should be kept separate, and rue and basil make poor companions for plants in the Brassica genus. Rosemary should be kept away from other herbs as well as all potatoes, carrots and members of the Cucurbita genus.

What is the easiest herbs to grow?

Easy herbs to grow

1. Sage. Sage is used primarily in poultry dishes and stuffing, making it a mainstay for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. ...
2. Parsley. ...
3. Oregano. ...
4. Mint. ...
5. Thyme. ...
6. Dill. ...
7. Chives. ...
8. Cilantro.

Can I plant supermarket herbs?

Most large supermarkets (and garden centres) stock a fairly good variety of potted herb plants, with the most common being Basil, Mint, Parsley, Coriander, and sometimes Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano and Sage. ... Avoid buying overgrown plants with tangled stems, most common with Parsley, Coriander, Oregano and Thyme.