If you are a great lover of naturalism, you definitely cannot miss the article today which gonna guide you on how to grow herbs at home. Growing herbs at home is a great way to get your hands dirty, save some money and enjoy the delicious qualified flavors on your own. Their fragrance will also attract bees and butterflies into your garden. As you don’t need large space, improved soil or plenty of time growing these herbs at home is ideal for beginners or young gardeners.
How easy it is? It needs only some factors in order to maintain its life. These must-have herbs to grow at home only need sunlight, regular watering especially during the warm weather and good drainage. Continually harvesting the herbs will keep them shapely and encourage new growth. Once you see “your child” grow bigger and can start harvesting, you may appreciate that moment and immerse yourselves in the new hobby.
Coming back with the topic today, if you’re a new farmer and may fall in love with herbs, here are top best must-have herbs you should try to grow at home.
1.Thyme
You can start thyme indoors by either rooting a soft tip that was cut from an outdoor plant or digging up and repotting the entire thing. Thyme likes full sun but will grow in an east- or west-facing window. Keep the soil moist and harvest sprigs as needed.
To dry thyme leaves, cut whole stems and tie them into bunches. Hang in a dry, airy location out of the sun and your new first herb is ready. Add fresh or dried leaves to roasts, sauces, soups, dressings, and more — or infuse them in honey or vinegar.
2. Rosemary
If you do not have so much time, you want it to grow naturally with little attention, it’s rosemary. It will survive mostly on rainwater alone and can last for a number of years. Plant in a container or large pot with full sun. You can also grow rosemary as a shape of edible hedge because it can grow quite wide and tall. Simply shape it and make it neat and tidy at the end of summer.
3. Basil
A critical herb for cuisines around the world and a favorite pairing for tomatoes, basil is easy to grow indoors. Pinch off individual leaves and add to salads, sandwiches and sauce. Make your own pesto. Plant seeds or purchase small plants and pot them in rich, organic potting soil. Basil loves heat and bright light, so give it a southern or western window or use a grow light. Avoid cool, drafty spots, especially in the winter. Basil is not a long-term houseplant. You can expect to keep and use it for several weeks, until the stems start to grow woody. To ensure a steady supply, plant a new batch of seeds every few weeks.
4. Chives
This onion-y herb does quite nicely in a container with full sun. If you have one already in your garden, you can move it inside at the end of the growing season. Dig up a clump from your herb bed and replant it in a pot. Leave the pot outside until the leaves die back. In early winter, move the pot to your coolest indoor spot (like your basement) for a few days. Then place it in your brightest window.
Mince the leaves and sprinkle them in soups and salads or on top of eggs or baked potatoes. Even the purple flowers are edible and make great garnishes.
5. Mint
Mint is a very easy to grow herb but will take over your garden if you’re not careful. Requiring just a little water and suitable for both sun or shade, mint is one of your must-have herbs.
Mint is best planted in a container. If you want a lot of mint, choose a large pot to allow it to spread out. Avoid small plastic pots as it will quickly become root bound. Mint is extremely suitable for various types of drinks or deserts, so if you are in love with smoothie, soda, fruit juice, do not miss this healthy herb.
6. Oregano
A definite must for Italian, Mexican, Central American and Middle Eastern cuisines, oregano is member of the mint family. Strip the leaves from snipped stems and add to tomato sauces, meat, casseroles, soups and stews. The dried leaves are more pungent than fresh. Grow oregano as you would other mints. Water when the surface of the soil is dry, but don’t let it dry out. Give the plants moderate to strong light.
7. Parsley
Italian parsley is one of the easiest herbs to grow as it’s fairly hardy. It also can be harvested any time and will just keep growing back, so you’ll be able to get at least 12 months of fresh parsley.
Plant parsley in a pot or in the garden from a seed in autumn or spring, preferably positioned in the sun. Parsley prefers moist soil and if you find the leaves are yellowing, add some liquid fertilizer in winter for a nutrient boost. It’s quite easy, right?
