| The Ins And Outs Of Container Herb Gardens |
| Written by Yilmaz Cesur | |
| Thursday, 04 November 2010 | |
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In addition to being grown in outdoor gardens, herbs can be grown indoors in pots or containers. Window boxes or hanging baskets can also be used to grow herbs. Growing herbs in pots is not any harder than growing them outside in a garden, and in fact herbs grown indoors have the same growth requirements as outdoor garden herbs.
In addition to being grown in outdoor gardens, herbs can be grown indoors in pots or containers. Window boxes or hanging baskets can also be used to grow herbs. Growing herbs in pots is not any harder than growing them outside in a garden, and in fact herbs grown indoors have the same growth requirements as outdoor garden herbs. Every plant needs sunlight, soil and water to successfully grow, and herbs are no exception to needing these three main requirements. Every plant, including herbs, requires sunlight whether it is grown indoors or in an outdoor garden. Herbs grown in a kitchen or any other room should be placed in a window that faces south or west so that it will receive the best type of sunlight. Different types of herbs require different amounts of light, but almost all need a sunny location. Some people who grow herbs in the home supplement the light with fluorescent lamps or "grow lamps." Herbs grown in containers also require soil that drains well and is not too rich. Place about an inch of gravel at the bottom of each container to provide good drainage, and then add two parts of sterilized potting soil mixed with one part of coarse sand or perlite. One teaspoon of lime in every five inch in each pot can be added as a supplement to ensure the soil is sweet enough for the herbs. Water is also required by herbs grown in pots. Moistening the pebbles and misting the plants will help maintain humid growing conditions. Because the herbs are being grown in containers they will need more water than herbs grown in an outdoor garden, but do not let their roots get drenched or soggy. One of the biggest benefits to growing herbs in containers is you will be able to move them from place to place. If you are growing annual herbs you will find that they will thrive well indoors all throughout the year while perennial herbs tend to do much better if they are placed outdoors during the summer months. If you have any of your herb garden containers outdoors you should make sure that they are all inside before the first frost so you can avoid having your herbs lose any of their foliage. This rule does not apply to herbs such as mint and chives as these hardier herbs will go into a rest period and eventually will return with stronger growth after being exposed to a light frost. All herbs may be grown in pots, but some do better than others. Mint is one herb that will take over the garden unless it is inside a container. It is relatively easy to maintain an indoor herb garden. Growing herbs indoors keeps them handy and within your reach whenever you need them for cooking. The tips above will help you care for your herbs and ensure that your plants are healthy. Periodic light feedings and an annual repotting are also required for optimum health of your herbs. It is quite simple to do the daily maintenance on an indoor herb garden. You want to make sure that you have the herbs that you are growing inside are trimmed as frequent harvesting can promote frequent re-growth. So you can put your indoor gardens to full use. The Article Author: Looking to find the best deal on Growing Herbs In Pots, then visit Yilmaz Cesur's site to find the best advice via his Free Herb Garden eCourse for you. |
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