Tip #1. Select the herbs you want to grow. Choose from basil, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley, mints and dill. All are easy to grow in contais, require very little maintenance, and are adaptable for a wide variety of dishes. P
ts such as lavender and yarrow spread quickly and can take up
your space, so these are ideal for contai
herb ga
ning in sm
batches.
You will want to grow herbs t you will actu
y cook with. Because your f
h herbs are full of flavor and not diluted, you only need to use half the amount of f
h herbs as store bought herbs in recipes. In fact, when substituting dried herbs for f
h herbs, one tablespoon of f
h herbs equals about one teaspoon of dried herbs. You might even consider growing a contai
full of organic
y grown herbs. It's safer for you and less expensive because you aren't using pesticides. Organic pest control is a comprehensive approach instead of a chemical approach.
Tip #2. Seeds or budding ptings' are viable options. Growing herbs in a sm
ga
n is quite affordable especi
y if you start from seeds. Don't skimp on seeds of good quality, go ahead and spend a little more. Remember seeds can spoil just like other natural food products. I typic
y don't get my seeds from p
ts, but it's your choice. In doing t
, you just need to understand how to properly dry out and store the seeds. Remember to check the dates on the package, to ensure your seeds are f
h.
If you are using pts to start your contai
ga
n, p
t the p
ts at the same height. If you p
t them too sh
ow, some hair roots may be exposed. If you p
t them too deep, they may choke or suffocate due the
the soil overhead. Also, check to see if your p
ts have become root bound. If roots start coming out of the drainage holes, rep
t them in a larger contai
. Roots have feelings too. Have you ever worn a pair of pants and have gotten a wedge. Ouch. !
Tip #3. Where are you placing the contais (pots, etc.)? Mother Nature will not provide the right amount of water and sunshine. Contai
herb ga
ning provides the mobility necessary to protect your herbs from bad weather and seasonal conditions, as well as hungry animals and insects. Inside, you can place your contai
s in the right location for the herbs they contain. Most herb p
ts require similar growing conditions: a minimum of six hours of sunlight per day. P
ts may need full sun, partial sun or partial shade. For example, parsley and thyme like to be in a sunny spot. P
ts will only receive w
you give them; therefore, you will be able to regulate the pH, nutrients, nutrient strength, water amount, and light amount. This makes it important t
you
earch the p
ts you will be growing so you know w
they need to survive.
Now t your vision has been expanded a little, you can see t
the possibility of creating t
special herb contai
ga
n t
can happen now. You will be able to incorporate
of your 5 senses; touch, taste, smell, feel. W
you will hear is everyone applauding the wonderful flavor or smell you create. Using these 3 tips for a successful contai
herb ga
n will have you well on your way to herb heaven.
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