You are cooking a recipe that calls for fresh herbs, and you realise you have to stop everything to go out and buy the herbs the recipe requires. So you go to the supermarket and buy a nice bunch, but only use a handful. Then you forget about these herbs until you find yourself cleaning out a rotten pile of them from the bottom of your fridge. What if we told you there’s a simple way out? What if there was a win-win situation in which you could get the absolute freshest herbs without wasting anything? There is, after all. You only need to grow your own herbs at home! Although this may sound intimidating, you don’t need a green thumb or to be a farming expert to grow your own herbs all you need is patience and the will to persevere. The best part is that you don’t even need a full-fledged garden to grow your herbs a small balcony or windowsill will suffice.
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Select the herbs with care.
Select the appropriate pot
Don’t overlook the importance of water and sunlight!
Select the herbs with care
To begin, let us look at the various herbs you can grow, focusing on the most basic and commonly used ones to make life easier. You have soft herbs like basil, chives, and coriander, which require a lot of care and attention while growing because they’re so delicate. Then there are the woody herbs, which include thyme, rosemary, and sage. These require frequent watering because their branches dry out quickly. The simplest way to begin growing your own herbs at home is to use pre-potted herbs, which can be found at select supermarkets. If you want to try it with seeds, you are welcome to do so, but it will be much more difficult and time-consuming.
Select the appropriate pot
Any pot will do for planting your herbs in, but remember the most important thing, which is drainage. Your pot will require access for the water to drain. Terracotta pots are your best bet because they are both sturdy and visually appealing! However, because they conduct heat, you should be wary of them drying out your herbs.
Don’t overlook the importance of water and sunlight!
Let’s start with watering your herbs, which should be done at least once a day. During the summer, water them in the evening so that the water can reach the roots before it evaporates. They will also require as much sunlight as possible, so find a location in your home where there is plenty of it.
You should always keep in mind that your herbs require breathing space in order to grow properly. You’ll also need to trim your herbs every now and then to keep them from flowering. After all, you want the herbs, not the flowers, right?
If you follow these simple rules, you will have a collection of fresh herbs from which to prepare delicious, flavourful meals.
