Growing Herbs In Containers Or Pots
Herbs can be grown in several types of conditions outdoors in addition to being able to grown inside in special pots and containers. If you are seeking alternative growing spaces to grow your herbs in you should consider window boxes and hanging baskets. When you are growing your herbs in any type of container you are taking an easier route then those that are growing their herbs outdoors as you will not have to worry about sudden changes in temperature. While it is simpler to grow herbs indoors, container gardens still need just about as much tending to as traditional gardens.
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.
While all types of herbs can be grown in container gardens there are some that will fare better than others. You must contain mint if you plan to grow it otherwise it will eventually take over your entire garden. It really is quite simple to be able to maintain your indoor herb garden. You will have fresh herbs at your fingertips any time that you need them. By following the information above you will be able to grow happy and healthy plants.
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.
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