Fresh herbs can make a world of difference in your meals. Instead of buying them at the grocery store and getting too much at once or a bunch that isn’t as fresh as it could be, grow your own. Grow a variety or just your favorite, in a window box or on the kitchen counter. It is an easy introduction to indoor gardening.
If you are an avid cook the benefits of fresh herbs right in the kitchen is fabulous. There is nothing that can turn a dish into a master piece like the addition of fresh herbs right off the plant.
To start your own herb garden you have two options, you can go to your local nursery and purchase some seedlings or grow your own from seed. Either way is fine, but if you are a novice the seedlings are the way to go. It is a lot easier when starting with a young plant that has established a root system and is actively growing.
Once you have your seedlings at home, you can replant them or for the first season you can leave them in the small plastic pot that they come in. If you do decide to replant them, do not pack in the soil too tightly and place a small amount of gravel or wood chips at the bottom of the pot for good drainage. If you want to grow your herbs from seeds, follow the instructions on the package carefully and use a container large enough to accommodate future root growth. Herbs also like air circulation, placing near an open window can provide both the sunshine and air movement that they need to thrive. Generally you will need enough light to easily read a newspaper for most of the herbs you will be growing. The optimum is 8 to 10 hours of sunlight daily. This will ensure healthy compact plants that will not grow tall and spindly.
If your herbs are growing too large for their pots, you can separate a portion of them (including the roots) and transplant them outside in the spring or summer time. You will double the amount of herbs you can grow. On the flip side, if you already have an outdoor herb garden it is a simple matter to take a portion of each plant indoors to have fresh herbs all winter long too. You should transplant them towards the end of summer while they are vigorously growing. Let them become accustomed to there new home slowly by keeping them in a protected area until they become established in their pots. Before bring them inside inspect them thoroughly for insects and disease. A could brisk hosing off is always a good idea to knock of any insect or eggs.
Read the recommendations and information that comes with your herb plants, not all are suitable for indoor gardening. By choosing the right herbs you can have a bountiful supply during the winter right at your finger tips . What could be more convenient than that?
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Glenn Bronner has been a professional grounds keeper for over 30 years. Glenn Has published hundreds of articles on the internet and owns several websites including Gardening Article Site.Com Garden Blog Directory.Com and Glenns Garden where he offers free resources and advice for gardeners around the world.Glenn Bronner has been a professional grounds keeper for over 30 years. Glenn Has published hundreds of articles on the internet and owns several websites including Gardening Article Site.Com Garden Blog Directory.Com and Glenns Garden where he offers free resources and advice for gardeners around the world.
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