Thats why I tend to rely on dried herbs and freshly picked herbs when cooking for my family.
Plant Care 101
before you dive in planting, you oughta consider where youre growing your herbs.
The best way to keep them contained is to grow each herb in an individual pot.
Kaitlyn Blount is growing herb seedlings at her home in Tampa, Fla. She is trying to grow thyme, parsley, chives and dill. Sharon Steinmann/The Penny Hoarder
Indoor herb plants will require light, water, food and frequent trimming, she says.
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Instead, choose a window that faces south or southwest and gets at least six hours of sunlight.
Create a reminder on your phone to check on them often to see if they need anything.
When the soil on the top looks dry, simply stick your finger an inch into the soil.
Alternatively, you could write a note or create a reminder on your phone or computer.
Frequent trimming also keeps your herbs from flowering, Enfield says.
This means more leaves to use in recipes.
Herbs to Grow at Home
Certain types of herbs are easier to grow than others.
Here are five simple herbs you’ve got the option to grow at home.
One of his top recommendations for anyone to grow at home is basil.
[Basil] is absolutely the best for the Italian kitchen and outdoor aroma, he explains.
[Its] easy to grow because any loose seedlings will reproduce new plants.
Miklis also recommends Thai basil, which is a fragrant and tasty addition to your garden or kitchen.
[Thai basil] makes a soothing tea called tulsi, he says.
All you better grow this herb is soil and water.
Cuban oregano is a very hardy plant [that] likes warmer climates, she explains.
This is one plant that is impossible to overwater.
Citronella
Another easy-to-grow herb recommended by Miklis is citronella.
If you live anywhere that mosquitoes thrive, youve probably heard of this plant.
Its a main ingredient in mosquito-repellent candles and other remedies.
[Citronella] grows outside when temperatures are favorable for mosquitoes, explains Miklis.
[Its] essential for outdoor living [and] easy to grow in low light.
All [mint varieties] grow so vigorously that they may become problematic, explains Miklis.
I suggest growing [each one] separately in an elevated container.
Lemongrass
One of my favorite flavors is lemongrass, especially in Thai dishes.
According to Miklis, lemongrass is also a wonderful herb to grow at home.
Start with these five suggestions and branch out to other herbs as your green thumb develops.
Catherine Hiles loves cooking and eating, so having fresh herbs at home is ideal.
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