Indoor Herb Garden

Fresh herbs year round, what a fantastic concept! Even in winter, when your local grocer has very little that looks invitingly fresh, you can be harvesting your own fresh herbs at home, for a perfectly seasoned sauce or an herb blend that turns a mediocre recipe into a masterpiece. Developing your own indoor herb garden is actually quite easy. Choose the herb seeds you want, and plant them in potting soil and 4” to 6” pots. Or, select plants already started at your local nursery, and create a home environment that will allow them to thrive. From there, make sure your indoor herb garden excels in these areas:

1. Light: You’ll need at least 6 hours of natural daylight per day, with the more the merrier. If this is impossible, purchase an artificial grow light and use it 12 to 16 hours per day.

2. Temperature: Herbs grow well where temps are consistently between 60 and 80 degrees F. They’re not too choosy, but consistency is important.

3. Water: Especially in winter, when heat sources like the furnace are drying out the air, you’ll need to keep the soil moist, per the seed provider’s specifications. A bit of research, followed by careful observation, will let you how much watering each herb likes best. Avoid over watering and letting the herbs go too long without a drink. Many green thumb herb gardeners recommend flushing your herb plants monthly, by watering them thoroughly, letting the excess water drain, then repeating the process. After that, do not water for at least one week, then resume your normal schedule. This is especially important when you are using ready-mix fertilizers that can cause a build-up in the soil of harmful substances like sodium.

4. Soil: Straight potting soil will work well for most herbs. If you are bringing them in from an outdoor garden, the pot them in the soil they’re accustomed to in your yard. If your preferred herb likes a drier setting, mix up one part potting soil, one part sand, and one part peat moss.

5. Fertilizer: Fresh compost is always welcomed by potted plants. Be cautious with ready-mix fertilizers. Start slow to avoid burning out the roots of a plant. Follow directions and you should be okay.

6. Keep pests at bay: It is most likely that pests will not bother your indoor herb garden. But give each plant a regular inspection when watering. At the first sign of pests, remove any affected leaves and spray the rest with a soapy water solution.

7. Pruning: When speaking of herbs, pruning is another name for harvesting the great-tasting leaves and stems, which you can add to your next adventure in cuisine artistry. Herbs thrive on being pruned, so prune with confidence – and reap the benefits via your tastebuds!

With time, your own experience will grow into expertise, as your herbs grow into succulent, tasty, means of making every dish come alive with wonderful aroma and flavor. You’ll watch with mouth-watering anticipation as your herbs grow healthy, robust leaves, thinking of all the culinary delights that their presence will produce. Here is a partial list of the herbs which will prosper in an indoor herb garden: Chives, thyme, French tarragon, oregano, basil, sage, sweet marjoram, lavender, chamomile, rosemary, and angelica. Life’s homegrown pleasures are the best!

Indoor herb gardening products :

AeroGarden Classic (Black) NASA tested aeroponic technology grows plants in water, nutrients and air so simply and easily that anyone can succeed. Choose from over 20 different seed kits, from fresh herb varieties to cherry tomatoes, salad greens, chili peppers and more. Fully automated garden with built-in grow lights. No dirt, no weeds, no mess and no green thumb needed. Indoor gardening made easy with AeroGarden.

3-Shelf Wall Garden The 3-shelf Wall Garden frees up counter space while growing up to 3 AeroGardens vertically. Can also be used as a 2-shelf Wall Garden. Includes hidden power strip and hardware for mounting to the wall. Works with both Classic 7-Pod and AeroGarden 6 models. Easy to assemble. Silver finish on steel.

AeroGarden Classic (Silver Color) NASA tested aeroponic technology grows plants in water, nutrients and air so simply and easily that anyone can succeed. Choose from over 20 different seed kits, from fresh herb varieties to cherry tomatoes, salad greens, chili peppers and more. Fully automated garden with built-in grow lights. No dirt, no weeds, no mess and no green thumb needed. Indoor gardening made easy with AeroGarden.

Salad Greens Seed Kit (7-Pod) Go from seed to salad in three to four weeks, then enjoy continuous, ongoing harvests from a delicious bouquet of seven lettuce varieties. Enjoy fresh lettuce at your fingertips with no pesticides or washing needed. Perfect for making salads, adding to sandwiches or garnishing your meals. Lettuce varieties include Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Red Butterhead and Romaine. Begin harvesting in four weeks and enjoy continuous harvests for three to four months.

Herb Appeal Collection This collection of tools teach you how to get the most out of your AeroGarden herbs. It includes a 45 minute DVD with recipes and tips from noted chef Charles Dale. He shows you how to add freshness and flavor to everyday dishes using herbs grown in your AeroGarden. The full-color Herb Appeal guide includes recipes and flavorful suggestions for each AeroGarden herb. And, the 12″ x 8.5″ flexible cutting mat has a handy herb measuring and conversion display.

AeroGarden 6 Elite+ (Tall AeroGarden) AeroGrow Best 6-pod garden! The AeroGarden 6 Elite+ has twice the height and 50% more light than a standard AeroGarden 6. Our best 6-pod garden is also the most versatile. It lets you grow mature full-sized tomatoes, English cucumbers, bell peppers and more. The lamp arm extends up to two feet. You adjust it as the plants grow taller. Comes with everything you need to start growing, right out of the box. Indoor gardening made easy with AeroGarden.

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