Indoor Herb Garden

Having access to a garden where we can grow herbs is a great privilege for many of us. However, there are some of us who are not that fortunate to own a garden.

At one time or another, most of us have dreamed of growing an indoor herb garden in a pot, but didn’t know how to get started.

Before you take a straight dive into the procedure of growing herbs in pots, you might want to learn few basics of planting herbs in pots.

You will have to first decide which herb to grow based on your geographical location, orientation of your house, sunlight exposure, space and taste preference. If done correctly, these young herbs can be grown from seeds indoors in a small room, a window, a kitchen wall, a kitchen window, a counter top or a windowsill.

Since you are trying to start an indoor herb container garden, the herbs planted in containers might not have proper access to sunlight. Some herb plants require maximum natural light (sometimes they can even survive high heat briefly), some herbs can survive in partial sunlight and some thrive even in a shady corner of the house. Knowledge of the sunlight requirements of herbs and the best place in the house is crucial.

Also, you must know the role of a good potting soil mix, the importance of compost and the best herb garden planter based on suitable materials and different sizes. Choosing the right container (with holes) will immensely help you in maintaining the right amount of nutrients and water for the roots of the plant.

Lastly, knowing how to store your herbs and keep their fresh flavor will ensure your hard work of growing fresh herbs does not go to waste. A wide range of potting containers can be used, ranging for a simple tin can to a highly sophisticated indoor gardening system kit.

Now, lets look at how to grow common herbs in containers in your indoor herb gardens.