Are a herb and a plant the same thing? It sometimes seems like they are, but they really aren’t. In fact, they are very different. Let’s learn about each herb and its requirements for growing indoors.
The most important requirement for growing herbs is growing them correctly in the right place. Some prefer full sunlight, while others prefer to grow in shady areas during the hot parts of the year. For example, Rosemary is a perennial that is best planted from early spring to late summer, where it will grow into a beautiful arching landscape. If you do, however, like the look of sage in a shaded corner of your garden, try growing chicory instead, which is a perennial that will stay green year-round, but does best in sunny windowsill areas.
Other perennial herbs that should be planted together are basil and tarragon, as well as oregano and parsley. Basil and tarragon can be grown in different growing environments by using trellises, while oregano can be found thriving in full sun indoors. Other perennials that are often confused with herbs are cherries, and chives. However, they are not true herbs and should be separated to the types that they actually are. For example, chives are actually a legume that is very similar to spinach, while cherries are a berry that is not related at all to spinach.
If you want to start an indoor herb garden, you will need a sunny location for your pots. This should mean that your plants will get a little more sunlight than if you had planted them in a shady area during the colder months. Sunlight is necessary to provide Vitamin D, which is one of the minerals found in leafy green plants, for it to survive.
It is also important that your plants get a lot of moisture during the day. In addition to regular watering, you should also fertilize your soil frequently, especially if you are planting herbs that have a short growing season. This is especially true for herbs that are grown in pots. Fertilization will also help make your soil less acidic, so that your plants don’t have to deal with the effects of that during their growing season.
Harvesting is easy, once your plants have grown into a reasonable size. Just empty the flowers from the plant, keeping the roots intact for later use. You should be able to extract most of the herb without needing to trim the plants away, unless the stem has gotten too large. Harvest your plants accordingly. Once you get to this point, you’ll need to put the plant out to get some sunlight, since harvesting requires a lot of sunlight.
Harvesting can become an additional hassle if you are planting your herbs in pots. Unless you are going to plant your herbs in a hole that is made specifically for herbs, you’ll have to dig up your herbs before you can harvest them. If you’re planting your herbs in the same pot that you plan on planting your seeds, you may also need to remove the seeds before you can get to them. Some seeds are very small, while others are quite large. If you find that the seed packet isn’t large enough, you may need to use a sharp knife to scrape off the majority of the seeds before digging up your herbs.
Harvesting your plants is simple if you remember to do things right the first time. You don’t have to worry about getting the perfect plant as you will always know what the exact size is of it. It is also important to pay attention to the time of year and the weather conditions when harvesting. It is best to plant your herbs in pots before the growing season starts and then after the growing season is over, once you are sure that the plant has gotten all of it’s needs.