Indoor Herb Garden; grow one on your own with these tips

We are almost entering the cold weather season and the enthusiastic gardeners should start thinking about transitioning their outside pots and plants inside. With limited fresh air and sunlight it might be difficult to bring in all of your garden inside. So the best bet is –an indoor herb garden.

And if you cook a lot, the indoor herb garden might help you drive your grocery bill down not to mention the extra bit of greenery that would brighten up your home.

Let’s learn how to create your own indoor herb garden right here!

Find the perfect spot

Ideally your kitchen should be able to accommodate your indoor herb garden. Especially since it gives great access to the herbs when you are cooking in the kitchen. But if you have a relatively smaller kitchen, understandably you may not want to dedicate that space to the garden.

Plus, make sure it’s a room that receives an abundance of sunlight. The plants flourish the most when exposed to sunlight at least four hour per day.

Choosing the containers

First thing to focus upon is finding a breathable container that also provides good drainage. Ensure there is a decent size hole at the bottom of the pot since herbs are susceptible to fungi. For further ventilation, place the pots on small pebbles.

What are the best herbs to grow indoors?

Chives

Herbs that require less light than others, trese are the simplest herbs to grow indoors. It is easier to start with a pre-existing plant. pull out a bunch of them including their roots and plant them in a pot.

Rosemary

Easy to grow. Why again? Rosemary does not need much water. The soil should remain mostly dry and rich. Choose Tuscan Blue or Blue Spire since they remain more compact as they blossom.

Peppermint

One of the best herbs to grow indoors because of its strong flavour. Start your plant with seeds and potting soil. This plant can thrive in shade. But it should still receive some amount of sunlight.