The Herb Grower’s Cheat Sheet*Growing seasons and planting information below are UK specific*H

The Herb Grower’s Cheat Sheet

*Growing seasons and planting information below are UK specific*

Herbs for growing indoors/windowsill

Basil

Bay tree

Chives

Coriander

Fennel

Lemongrass

Parsley

Rosemary

Sage

Spearmint

Thyme

Herbs for growing outdoors

Basil

Bay tree

Chervil

Chives

Coriander

Dill

Fennel

Lemongrass

Lovage

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Sage

Spearmint

Thyme

All herbs can adapt to life indoors and outdoors. It all depends on:
– The plant’s hardiness
– Time of year
– Soil type
– Temperature

General tips and tricks
Let there be light
Herbs need 4-6 hours of direct sun every day to grow healthily indoors.

Give the roots proper drainage
During winter, herbs will drink slowly. To prevent root-rot, make sure they have proper drainage, i.e. drain holes, rocks or plastic foam.

Don’t eat their solar panels
Larger leaves are the plant’s energy providers – make sure you cut off a mix of mature and brand new leaves (and never cut off all the leaves at once).

Propagate from existing plants
Many herbs — including oregano, thyme, rosemary, and sage — are best propagated for indoor growing by taking cuttings from outdoor plants.

Taking cuttings with care
Snip off a 4-inch section, measured back from the tip. Strip the lower leaves and place the stem into a moist, soilless mix, i.e. perlite and/or vermiculite. Cover the cutting with glass or clear plastic and it keep medium-moist.

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