{"id":20670,"date":"2017-08-26T15:26:31","date_gmt":"2017-08-26T15:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/?p=20670"},"modified":"2018-10-25T20:31:26","modified_gmt":"2018-10-25T20:31:26","slug":"tips-on-creating-an-indoor-herb-garden-and-its-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturemoms.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/26\/tips-on-creating-an-indoor-herb-garden-and-its-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Creating An Indoor Herb Garden and Its Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Are you planning to build your indoor herb garden? Did you know that having your indoor garden has a lot of advantages? Get to know how you can create your indoor herb garden and the benefits that you can get from them by reading the information below. <\/span><\/p>\n

People who are a big fan of homemade meals with fresh herbs will love the comfort of having an indoor herb garden. Just a few leaves can bring out the rich flavor of the meal. If you have a window in your home that can get enough sunlight of at least 4 hours, there is every likelihood you can have the indoor garden. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are a lot of herbs growing indoors which can improve the taste of many foods. Some of these are thyme, basil, chervil, oregano, savory, bay leaf, rosemary, chives and as well as mint. <\/span><\/p>\n

Get to know how you can create your indoor herb garden by reading the steps below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose an Area with Enough Light<\/b><\/p>\n

You need to make sure that the planting area is receiving light. It would be best if the area can get 8 hours of artificial or direct sunlight. Some herbs that need more light, including coriander and basil, wherein they need 8 hours of sunlight each day. Otherwise, you can provide them with artificial lights<\/a> by using 2 to 3 fluorescent lights to help increase yield and growth. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are planning to grow a wide variety of herbs, you can use a small halide light as this can \u00a0cover a larger space. It will also help the herbs to grow abundantly, which can assist you with your aromatic and culinary delights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing the Right Kind of Soil<\/b><\/p>\n

There are herbs which can grow better when they are planting in poor soil, wherein they can even develop a stronger flavor. The reason behind this is because the herbs\u2019 oil are what makes them unique. Herbs growing rapidly are often producing leaves and stems that are plain. Therefore, it would be better using poor soil when planting herbs so they can take their time to grow and produce flavorful leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Setting Up Your Containers Correctly<\/b><\/p>\n

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Always put in mind that growing plants in a container is somewhat different. You need to ensure that you are providing adequate food for the plants. To keep the growth rates in perfect control, using <\/span>soil mix<\/span> which are enhanced with fertilizers or water-retention crystals. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can do this by combining a couple of part of fiber to a part of perlite, and starting adding 20% of worm casting. You also need to check the pH of the mix, if it is too acidic then adding a gram of hydrated lime to the soil would be best. When you are finished, you can add a tablespoon of a kelp meal for every gallon of soil as this will add some plant hormones which is necessary for the micro-organism. <\/span><\/p>\n

Water Only When Necessary <\/b><\/p>\n

Do not overwater your herbs because they prefer soil that can drain fast. You can only water them if you think that the soil is already getting dry. The containers should have holes at the bottom. You also need to add in some layers of broken tiles or any other flat stones. Some people prefer using gravel or perlite for each of their containers. Always remember that it is better to water the herbs thoroughly but not too often. You will realize the sign of overwatering once there is water coming out of the container\u2019s bottom part.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feed Your Herbs Right<\/b><\/p>\n

After 10 days of planting your herbs, it is strongly advisable to start feeding them. Typically, the roots of the herbs are stuck in just one space; this means that the feed will be able to reach the roots almost immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Providing Your Herbs with Extra Boost \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

You can provide your herbs with extra help by using liquid seaweed and a gallon of B1 plant solution<\/a>. B1 is consists of root hormones and vitamins, while the seafood has growth hormones and traces of nutrients. Adding these mixtures will help in the production of the herbs\u2019 oil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Harvesting the Herbs<\/b><\/p>\n

Now, once the herbs are ready, you need to collect them as soon as possible. Typically, it will take 4 to 6 weeks for the herbs to be available, but this will, of course, depend on the type of herb you are growing. If you have planted basil, then you can start harvesting it even before the flowers start to open.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Additional Tips on How to Keep Your Herbs Healthy<\/b><\/p>\n