Month to Direct Sow. This will be dependent on your growing region. For example, in the Northeastern United States, you can start basil seeds in May or June, but in the south, they may start the same basil herbs from seed in March or April. Mature Size of the Herb Plant. This is important when planning the final layout of your herb garden. Other Germination Instructions — such as the number of days it takes for seedlings to emerge or if the seed needs to be started at a certain temperature.
Date to Start Seeds Indoors. If you are starting seeds indoors — you can begin a few weeks earlier than the direct sow date. Days to Harvest. This is good information to know — so you can plan other sources of fresh herbs in the meantime if needed. Supply List Gather your seed starting supplies below. Step by Step Instructions Combine your seed starting mix with water so it is just damp. Tap the pots to remove any air pockets. Place seeds in each pot. Cover with soil to the depth mentioned on the seed packet.
For larger seeds you can also make a small hole in the soil with a toothpick or your finger, then cover the seeds with soil. When the seed comes in contact with the moist soil, that gives it the signal to start growing. Cover the Pots with a plastic dome or plastic wrap. This keeps the moisture in and prevents your seeds from drying out.
Leave the pots covered until you see a single seed germinate. As soon as you see the tiny seed break the soil, remove the plastic from all the pots. This gives the new seedling the air it needs to keep growing. Place the seeds under lights — position the lights just about an inch above the top of your plants.
Grow indoors until the seedlings have at least 2 sets of true leaves, raising the lights as the seedlings grow. At this point, you may want to transplant the seedlings into larger, individual pots. Harden the seeds off by slowly introducing them to the outdoors. Seed starting mix is made for starting herbs from seed indoors.
Potting mix is used to either transplant your herbs once they get to a certain age or it can also be used in pots or containers inside if you decide to keep your herbs growing indoors.
Both Potting Soil or Potting Mix can be used for outdoor pots. Note the difference between potting soil and potting mix is typically the amount of compost or perlite included in the bag. A lighter mix should be used for indoor or smaller sized pots.
Larger planters can handle a slightly heavier potting soil. Garden Soil. Once your herbs are strong enough, you can plant them outdoors in garden soil. This can be purchased at the garden center if needed. Plain old dirt from the ground should always stay in the ground. The following 10 Culinary Herbs can be grown successfully indoors. Use our list to choose the best compact Herbs can easily be grown indoors as long as you make sure to get started off the right way.
The key A fun way to grow herbs in pots Growing herbs in pots is one of the easiest ways to have fresh Imagine being able to tell people that the lunch you are serving started out as a seed in your garden Seeds and seedlings should be monitored on a daily basis as the transplants mature; look for insects, rot, and extremely dry soil. The seeds and seedlings should only need a light sprinkle of water about twice per week, depending on the temperature of the home.
Allow the planting media to dry out a little before watering again. Overwatering can lead to diseases such as damping-off, a common soilborne fungal disease that ultimately kills young seedlings. Constant moisture can also attract fruit flies. As seedlings mature, some maintenance will be needed. If seedlings grow too large for their original containers, they can be transplanted into larger ones.
If they become leggy, they may not be getting enough light. Once seedlings reach six to eight weeks old, pinch off the top leaves to encourage lateral spread and a bushier appearance. After 10 weeks, most herb seedlings should be ready to transplant outdoors.
Some seeds can be sown directly in the ground around the time that transplants are ready to be planted outdoors. Herbs that do well by direct sowing include cilantro, arugula, and basil.
Many herbs take much longer to germinate and have lower germination rates than vegetables. Patience is essential when growing herbs! It is not unusual for seed to take two to four weeks to germinate, although some herbs are much faster.
If you keep your thermostat lower, you should invest in a heat mat to start your seeds.
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