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Wondering how to grow a kitchen herb garden? You’re in luck! If the idea of cultivating your own herbs at home inspires you, read on and learn how to have your own kitchen herb garden!
For your herb garden to truly thrive, it needs at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. So, pick a sunny spot in your home to start your kitchen herb garden.
Pick herbs based on your favorite dishes and scents, while considering the space conditions you’re working with. Pro tip: Group herbs with similar water and sunlight needs!
A raised bed garden is ideal for the outdoors while a hydroponic garden with a growing light system is perfect for those who don't have much natural light.
You can also use anything from traditional clay pots to recycled containers like plastic jugs, milk cartons or tin cans. Just make sure each container has drainage holes to prevent water from pooling and causing root rot.
Whether you use seeds or small herb plants from the store, you'll want to loosen the soil before planting, especially if it has a lot of clay in in.
Your herbs will need care to thrive! You’ll need to water them regularly and trim them regularly to encourage healthy growth. If you see bugs, fill a spray bottle with water and a few drops of non-toxic dish soap. Spray once a day if necessary or until the bugs are gone.
When harvesting, you need to keep in mind that the thick parts of your herb plants work as the energy source, keeping them nourished and strong. So, when you harvest them, try to mix up the parts you cut out by picking different-sized leaves and avoid cutting off the very leafy leaves and stems.
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