Growing Herbs in Pots • 11.30.09
Herbs can be grown quite effectively indoors in pots or containers. Window boxes or hanging baskets are also other places they will thrive. Growing herbs indoors away from the herb garden is not any more difficult. Indeed as you would expect, indoor herbs require the same conditions to flourish as those outside. Click here for more: grow herbs 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. When growing indoors, place your herbs in a south or west facing position to make maximum use of the available sunlight. Although there are a few herbs with specific light needs, all of them need a sunny bright spot in the house. Growing herbs for some means supplementing the light with lamps and artificial light.
Herbs also need a well drained, not too rich soil to grow in. It is good practise to add one part of coarse sand two parts of sterilized potting soil to your herbs containers. To ensure adequate drainage, place about an inch of sand aat the base of your containers. To sweeten the soil, and give it a flavor herbs like, it is a good idea to add a teaspoon of lime to every five inch pot.
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Water is the next important factor to consider. Misting the plants and moistening the pebbles will help to keep the herbs within humid conditions. There is no difference in watering your indoor herbs a opposed those in the garden, but ensure the roots are not soaked. 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. That is because these herbs will become dormant in a light frost leading to a healthier growth afterward. All herbs can be grown in containers but some herbs do better then others. Mint is an herb that needs to be contained or it will take over the garden.
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 with these tips listed above, you will be able to care for your herbs and ensure a healthy plant. Its also a good idea to repot your herbs once a year and give a light feed every so often. 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. This rule also applies to herbs. So dry them, store them and add them to your cooking recipes! Click here for more: Herb Gardens

