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If you are contemplating growing your herbs indoors, you will need a suitable pot or container. They can also be grown in window boxes or hanging baskets. Growing herbs in pots is not any more difficult than growing herbs in an outdoor garden. Indoor herb gardens need the same growing conditions that garden herbs need. Click here for more: growing herbs in a container

The main ingredients are of course; water, sunlight and fertile soil.  Herbs are no different. Whether grown inside or in the garden sunlight is key to growing herbs. You should place herbs grown in a kitchen or other room in a south or west facing window to get the best kind of sunlight. Different types of herbs have different light requirements but, for the most part, all need a sunny location. It is possible for some herb growers to supplement natural light sources with fluorescent or ‘grow’ lamps.

Soil is the next factor which is essential and one that is well drained but not too rich. When growing herbs in pots, it is always good to add one part coarse sand and two parts potting soil into the mix. Make sure you put about an inch of sand into the base of each pot or container to help with the drainage. Herbs grown in pots indoors can also be supplemented with one teaspoon of lime per 5-inch pot to ensure that the soil is sweet enough for the herbs.
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Your potted herbs will also need a good supply of water. Misting the plants and moistening the pebbles will help to keep the herbs within humid conditions. There is no difference in watering your indoor herbs a opposed those in the garden, but ensure the roots are not soaked. Of course the main reason to have your herbs in pots is so you can move them around.

Annual herbs can spend all of their time indoors but, perennial herbs do better if they were to be placed outside during the summer. Although all herbs should be brought inside before the first frost in order to avoid the loss of foliage. However, it is something you can miss when it comes to chives, mint and tarragon. The reason is that a light frost to these herbs can leave them with a firmer, healthier growth. It is possible to grow all herbs in a container but some will thrive more than others. One herb that will need containing is mint as it tends to take over a garden.  

On the whole it is quite easy to manage an indoor herb garden. The herbs are within easy reach for cooking for example. And the tips given above with help you look after your herbs. You should also include periodic light feeding and yearly repotting for optimum health of the herbs. Remember also to move perennials outside in warmer weather and to replant annuals. Plus, use your herbs as much as you want as well as harvest them occasionally. It is no secret that pruning plants it encourages new growth. Herbs are no exception. So dry them, store them and add them to your cooking recipes! Click here for more: Herb Gardens

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