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Growing herbs at home is a great way to get your hands dirty, save some money and enjoy the delicious flavors. Their fragrance will also attract bees and butterflies into your garden. As you don’t need ample space, improved soil or plenty of time growing these herbs at home is ideal for a novice or any young gardener.
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.
If you’re new the gardening game, here are the 5 easy-to-grow
herbs to grow at home.
1. MINT
Mint is a very easy to grow herb and 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.
2. BASIL
One of the more fragrant herbs to grow at home is basil. Basil grows well from seed when planted in full sun. It prefers moist, but well-drained soil and will require frequent pruning to encourage new growth.
3. THYME HERB GARDENING
Another great edible plant for your garden is thyme. It will do well in a pot, but also as a ground cover forming large clumps in the garden that you can walk on. Thyme prefers to be planted in a sheltered position in full sun.
It’s available in several varieties such as wooly and lemon thyme and can be harvested any time throughout the year.
4. CUBAN OREGANO
A full sun to part shade lover, oregano is a tough plant that will do well planted in the garden, as a ground cover or in a pot. It won’t require much water and the more you harvest, the quicker and thicker it will grow.
5. CHIVES
Chives are an excellent herb for pots or can be used to create garden borders. They’re very tough, however, perform better in cool weather. Plant during the winter in full sun, keep the soil most but ensure it is well drained.
To harvest, simply cut with a pair of sharp scissors to avoid tearing the steams.
General Tips For Growing Herbs At Home
Make sure your herbs get adequate sunlight and regular water
Ensure the soil is well-drained
Use a quality potting mix if planting in containers
Use compost or manure to improve the soil (too much though can encourage growth at the expense of flavor)
Liquid fertilizer can be beneficial if you need a nutrient boost
Store seeds in a paper bag in a cool area until planting season
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