Have you ever let that half bunch of parsley go bad in your fridge before you could use it? Or splurged on a $5 bag of basil to make pesto?
Save money by starting a few indoor pots of herbs in your or your consumer’s kitchen with permission.
Whether starting from seeds or a starter plant from a grocery story or nursery, you’ll have affordable, fresh herbs at your fingertips in no time.
1. Pick your plants
Lemongrass, mint, parsley, chives, catnip, and garden cress all grow well indoors with indirect light.
Dill, cilantro, sage, and thyme also grow well inside with plenty of sun.
2. Pick your pot
You don’t need to buy new pots to get started.
Reuse items around your home like mason jars and teacups to create fun planters for your herbs.
3. Think about drainage
Avoid root-rot by poking holes in the bottom of your pots.
You can also add rocks or plastic foam and then add soil to your pot to keep roots well-drained.
5. Cultivate and cook!
Once full, healthy leaves sprout, harvest your herbs for continued growth.
Keeping your herbs trimmed will help prevent flowering and will foster plant growth.
