10 Tips for Growing Indoor Herbs

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Growing an indoor herb garden doesn’t mean you have to have a green thumb, but it does require a good dose of natural sunlight and some tender loving care. Learn more

10 Tips for Growing Indoor Herbs

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The most common herbs that can grow indoors easily are rosemary, basil, oregano, mint, parsley, sage, and thyme. Simply choose herbs that you use most frequently in your own cooking. Here are 10 helpful tips to grow fresh herbs successfully indoors. Learn more

Make sure you choose a container that is large enough to handle the growing herb and has holes on the bottom so that the water can drain properly.

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Try using a good quality organic potting soil. Evenly space the herbs inside the pot and water thoroughly once planted.

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If you are using a larger planter for all plants, make sure to space them far enough apart to leave room for them to grow. The seed packets will give the best recommendation for your herbs.

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10 Tips for Growing Indoor Herbs

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