Looking for a way to create fresh dishes with your own herbs? Growing an indoor garden is a great way to mix fresh flavors into your cooking and make your home look aesthetically pleasing. So, put on your gardening gloves and follow our tips to creating and maintaining an indoor herb garden for your home at Acero Estrella Commons!
Give Them Light
Light is the most important factor when it comes to growing any plant indoors so it is best to set them by a window that gets ample sunlight. Plants usually need 6-8 hours of direct sun a day if possible.
Buy Herbs that Thrive Inside
Head to local gardening stores, like Lowe’s or Home Depot Garden Centers to pick up herbs and gardening supplies like pots, soil, a watering can, and a spray bottle. Herbs that thrive well indoors include mint, dill, basil, sage, lemon balm, rosemary, cilantro, parsley, and oregano.
Buy Pots with Good Drainage
Good drainage is key to having flourishing plants, so it is important to make sure the pots you buy have a way for the water to get out.
Water
Herbs can be very low maintenance, but it is still important to keep them from soiling. Make sure to water your plants at least once a week, or mist with a spray bottle a few times a week.
Enjoy
Cut your plants at any time to enjoy in your cooking, just make sure that you cut them properly by cutting off the tip of the plant. This allows the plant to regrow new leaves.
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