How to Start a Windowsill Herb Garden

Starting a windowsill herb garden is just a bright and practical idea to do. Before you can start this, you may need to have first the kits that you need for growing an herb. There are a lot of varieties of garden herb kits available in the market and online markets. You need first to understand how it is done and know a lot about gardening. You can try reading books or asking friends who have herb gardens in their home. Ask for ideas and tips, or try accessing online for more information. This article will discuss some of the few steps on how to start a windowsill herb garden.

Step1. You need to find the appropriate windowsill where you want to grow your herb garden. Kitchen is most likely the best part but it depends on which windowsill is more exposed to more sunlight. Your herbs need sunlight for them to grow healthily. The windowsill garden will need at least 4-6 hours of sunlight per day so be wise in choosing the right windowsill for your garden.

Step2. The right pots or containers that you will be using in starting your windowsill herb garden are necessary. Selecting the right pot or container for your herb garden really matters in growing your herbs. There are a lot of varieties of containers that you can use, but if you are just starting, then consider containers that drains well. Drainage is a very important factor for your windowsill garden. You can also put some bowls or saucers under each pot or containers. Do not over water you herbs. Bear in mind that too much water is just as bad as little water.

Step3. Choose or select the right herb for your windowsill herb garden. There are a lot of herbs that grow well indoor on your windowsill, e.g. basil, sage, oregano, marjoram, Vietnamese mint, borage, peppermint, tansy, chamomile, parsley, yarrow, lemon thyme, coriander.

Step4. Care for your windowsill herb garden, you need to water them everyday. Soak them in water 2-3 times a week or until they dry, then try soaking them again. Feed them with appropriate fertilizers and do not over feed them. Follow proper instructions when fertilizing your herbs. Give them enough sunlight for them to grow healthier, but there are herbs that do not need too much sunlight as well.

These are few tips that you can consider when starting a windowsill herb garden. Things that you need to bear in mind are to water them daily but not to over water your herbs, fertilize the soil in the appropriate time, and expose them to sunlight.