• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

 logo

  • Simple Crafts
  • Simple Keto & Low Carb Recipes
  • Simple Family Recipes
  • Recipe RoundUps
  • Work With Us
    • Brand Partnerships
    • Product Reviews
Home » In The Garden » 6 Tips for Growing Fresh Herbs Indoors

6 Tips for Growing Fresh Herbs Indoors

SAVE to Social Media!

This post may contain affiliate or paid links. See our full disclosure at the bottom of this page for more information. ............................................................................................................................................................

 

Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can grow and care for your own indoor herb garden by following these easy tips below.  There are several herbs that are more easily grown indoors including rosemary, basil, mint, and parsley. Just choose a few of your favorites and give it a try. 6 Tips for Growing Herbs Indoors.

Growing Herbs Indoors

6 Tips for 

Growing Herbs Indoors

 

Perfect Pots.  Use a pot that is big enough to allow the growing herb the right space it needs.  It’s also important to choose a container with a draining hole on the bottom to prevent dry rot.

Sensible Soil.  It’s always best to start with a top of the line potting soil and organic is a good way to go for faster and healthier growing herbs.

Space to grow.  If you decide to use one large planter for your herbs, just leave enough room in between them so they can grow in their own space.  Check the instructions on your seedling packs for the best planting distances.

Watering.  Don’t over water and if some of the leaves start to turn yellow, then cut back on the watering.  Always check the soil first and it’s always best to check the recommendations of each herb packet for the best watering plan.

Lots of Light.  Herbs will need a lot of sunlight to grow adequately especially when they are first planted. Make sure they are growing a lot of leaves because this means they are getting the right amount of sunlight.   You can also rotate the plants to avoid them leaning in one direction.

Clip and use.  When your herb plants get to be about 6 inches or so, start clipping them and using in your favorite recipes. You can dry them and even freeze them with a little water into ice cube trays to use later. When you keep them trimmed, they will last longer and continue to grow.

how to grow herbs indoors

We purchase all of our seeds from Bonnie  (NOT an affiliate link)  Bonnie Seeds

 

melissapotvin77 pinterest

Grow some fresh dill and use it in our amazing Dill Pickle Chicken Salad recipe 

dill pickle chicken salad

 

 

 

 

 

grow fresh herbs indoors

Trending Posts

  • Preparing Vegetable & Flower Gardens For PlantingPreparing Vegetable & Flower Gardens For Planting
  • Make A Mini Pallet Greenhouse for $5 !Make A Mini Pallet Greenhouse for $5 !
  • Green Living- 20 Popular UpCycle Ideas & TipsGreen Living- 20 Popular UpCycle Ideas & Tips
  • How To Make Your Own Inexpensive Potting MixHow To Make Your Own Inexpensive Potting Mix

Filed Under: In The Garden, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: garden, herbs, How To, tips, trick

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. JANET VINYARD says

    at

    Hi Melissa, Thanks for this info! I love to cook with fresh herbs. Blessings, Janet

  2. Brianna says

    at

    I think light is the hardest part of growing herbs indoors. Even with a south facing window just barely seems like enough. Have you ever had any issues?

    • Melissa P-V says

      at

      We actually have plenty of light here with our 3 season porch and 2+ large windows in each room, so light is not an issue.

  3. Sandra says

    at

    After paying way too much for fresh thyme in the grocery store last week I can’t wait to start my herbs. Thank you for the tips and your pictures are great!

  4. Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says

    at

    Excellent time to find this post, since I am about ready to reset my indoor herb garden. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! The party is live again tonight, we hope to see you there!

  5. Rachel O. says

    at

    Remembering to clip (and not hoard, lol) is a good tip! I LOVE using fresh herbs!!! But I never grow them indoors, as I tend to kill anything that doesn’t have access to frequent watering by Mother Nature. Thanks for linking up at the #HomeMattersParty !

Primary Sidebar

Follow Us On Social Media!

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Yummly

Footer

Are you a Brand or Company who wants to be featured on How To This And That? Contact Us to see what we can do for you!
Click to view our Disclosure and Privacy Policy 
mediavine bon affair epicurious
 photo fetured on _zpseuxvmzb0.png  photo buzzfeed_zpsse1oqoeo.png

Copyright © 2021 on the Brunch Pro Theme