Do you thrive on flavor? Start an herb garden in your kitchen with Blue Label Organic Herbs! Imagine the culinary possibilities with the convenience of fresh herbs, grown in your very own home. Save time, money, and enjoy the easy access to a healthier lifestyle.
The Benefits of Growing Herbs in Your Kitchen
- Enjoy fresh herbs. When herbs are grown indoors, they are in a controlled climate. With proper care, your fresh herbs can provide your meals with constant flavor.
- Herbs are relatively low maintenance. They can easily adapt well to indoor conditions. With access to water, sun, and plant food, your herbs will thrive.
- The herbs from your kitchen garden are at their freshest state. You can take comfort in knowing your herbs are fresh from the plant.
- Growing your own herb garden is healthy. It is good for your mind, body, and soul. With the easy access to fresh herbs, you can add more flavor to your meals in a natural way and you more inclined to skip the salt.
- Save money and skip the line at the grocery store. Instead of buying fresh herbs on a weekly basis, enjoy the bounty of flavor growing in your garden.
7 Tasty Herbs to Grow in Your Kitchen
1: Basil
Basil is a fragrant herb that can be used for many delicious dishes. Basil grown indoors prefers at least 6 hours of sun exposure per day. It can also grow with fluorescent lighting. This tasty herb prefers a slightly moist soil. Avoid allowing the soil to get overly wet or soggy as basil’s roots prefer drier conditions. With proper care, you can fill your home with the aromatic fragrance and yummy flavor of basil all year long!
2: Parsley
Growing parsley indoors is a practical way to spruce up the look of your kitchen. The frilly foliage not only looks beautiful, but it tastes great too! Parsley needs 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. Place on a sunny windowsill and rotate the container every 3-4 days for even sun exposure. Supplemental fluorescent light from your kitchen can help. Parsley enjoys the humidity that our kitchens provide, from the steam and frequent water use. Keep the soil lightly moist to maintain a thriving plant.
3: Cilantro
Growing cilantro indoors can be fun and fulfilling. With just a little TLC, you can enjoy fresh cilantro in many of your favorite meals. Cilantro prefers 4 to 5 hours of sunlight per day. Place on a sunny table for a dynamic, edible display. Watering is the most important factor in maintaining the health of this herb. When growing cilantro indoors, more frequent watering will be needed. Water when the soil is dry to the touch. As summer begins, watering will be more often.
4: Sage
Sage is a savory herb with a strong aroma and flavor. It is essential for hearty dishes. Sage prefers at least 6 hours of sun exposure throughout the day on a sunny windowsill. Turn the plant occasionally so it doesn’t grow towards the light source. Overwatering can greatly impact the health of your plant. Allow the top of the soil to dry before watering again. Sage will not tolerate soggy soil. Once established, this decadent herb can be drought tolerant.
5: Mint
This fragrant herb is mint to be in your kitchen! Mint thrives in container gardens, it smells lovely, and it can add the freshest flavor to desserts, sauces, and your favorite refreshments. Mint enjoys indoor climates of 60-70 degrees, making it a perfect herb to grow in your home. Give this herb at least 4-6 hours of sun exposure per day, rotating it every 3-4 days. This will help maintain even growth and an even appearance. Mint prefers lightly moist soil conditions. Water when the top of the soil is dry to the touch.
6: Thyme
Thyme is an herb that is very useful in your kitchen. It adds a delightful aroma and a full foliage look. This tasty herb can shine in seasonings, soups, sauces, and more! Thyme can tolerate indirect light, but for ideal growth, give it at least 6 hours of sun exposure per day. Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
7: Chives
Keep calm and chive on! Growing chives in your kitchen is a match made in heaven. Chives can add flavor to many dishes, and they benefit from regular trimming. Place in a sunny window for 6 to 8 hours of sun exposure each day. Rotate your plant if it starts to grow towards the sun. Chives appreciate the humidity in kitchens and from other neighboring herb gardens. Water when the top of the soil is dry to the touch to keep your plant happy and healthy.
There are so many delicious herbs to grow in your kitchen herb garden. Other great varieties that will thrive in your home are rosemary, dill, oregano, and more! Stop by your community Calloway’s and Cornelius Garden Center to explore our entire selection of Blue Label Organic Herbs!
Ideas for Your Kitchen Herb Garden
Easy Watering and Draining System
As you have learned, proper moisture and a good draining system is essential to the health of your herb garden. Try planting your herbs in pottery from Bloem®. Their lightweight, versatile, and durable plastic pottery features a self-watering system to help maintain the proper moisture in your soil. You can also try a planter with an attached saucer that will catch the water and allow your plants to absorb the moisture as needed.
Plant in Groupings
Limited space? Try creating an herb container garden with a mixture of your favorite selections. Take the guesswork out of it and plant for your favorite cuisine using our Italian Basics Herb Kit, or the Tex-Mex Herb Kit, available online only. Pair with hand painted or trendy pottery to create a stylish display for your herb garden.
Go Natural with Terra Cotta
Terra Cotta planters are great for growing fresh herbs. The clay-based material allows the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overly wet roots. Terra Cotta also provides a gorgeous and natural contrast to our modern interior décor. Pair your terra cotta pottery with the perfect herbs and you will create a stunning herb garden.
Unsure of what dishes to make with your fresh herbs? Check out these flavorful recipes here!
Care Tips for your Herb Garden
Keep things natural and organic by using Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil. Our Organic Potting Soil is made from the highest quality organic ingredients and is ideal for all edible gardens, container gardens, and more!
Feeding your herb garden is extremely important. Feed your herbs Espoma® Organic® Garden-tone® Herb & Vegetable Food as directed. This granular fertilizer has 100% natural & organic ingredients with no fillers or sludge. It provides long-lasting, slow-release feeding with their exclusive Bio-tone Microbes.
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