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How to Grow Herbs

By stacy ling

Gardening Tips & Tricks

Are you tired of relying on store-bought herbs with uncertain origins and limited freshness? Learn how to grow herbs with these simple tips. 

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Choose the Perfect Spot for Your Herb Garden Select a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If you are short on space, herbs can also be grown indoors on windowsills or under artificial grow  lights, making them suitable for apartment dwellers or those with  restricted areas.

Select Your Herbs Consider your culinary preferences and personal needs when choosing  herbs for your garden. Opt for a mix of both common and unique varieties  to add diversity to your culinary repertoire. Popular easy-care herbs  include basil, rosemary, thyme, parsley, mint, and chives.

Prepare the Soil Ensure your herb garden has  well-draining soil enriched with lots of organic matter. Herbs generally  prefer soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. If your soil is heavy  or lacks nutrients, amend it with compost, leaf mold, and well-rotted manure to create an optimal growing environment.

Planting and Watering  Follow the planting instructions  specific to each herb, as planting depths and spacing requirements can  vary. The information can be found on the plant labels. Water well after planting.

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Pruning Herbs Regular pruning and harvesting are vital for promoting healthy growth and maintaining the flavor of your herbs. Remove any dead or yellowing leaves and pinch off the tips of plants to encourage bushier growth.

Harvesting Herbs Be mindful of the specific herb’s optimal harvesting period. Generally, you can start harvesting when the  plants have reached a sufficient size and have developed enough foliage.  Remember to always leave a portion of the plant intact to ensure  continued growth and productivity.

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Herbs as Companion Plants Herbs like dill, cilantro, and oregano can serve  as companion plants for cucumbers. They attract beneficial insects like  ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps, which prey on pests like  aphids and cucumber beetles.

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Follow along to learn more about how to grow herbs.

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