Easy herbs to grow in your garden
When you grow herbs in your home you get fresh herbs to add to your morning tea and dishes. Herbs are easy to grow and they can be grown in small to medium-sized containers. A single herb can be grown in small containers that are at least 8 inches deep. Multiple herbs can be grown in containers that are at least 18 inches deep and wide. Herbs require soil that is well-drained and fertile. Herbs do not require much maintenance and they are great for beginner gardeners. Here is how to start a herb garden for beginners. If you have a vegetable garden, you can grow herbs as a companion plant. Herbs help to repel unwanted pests from your garden.
Easy herbs to grow in your garden
1.Mint
Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow. It is best to grow mint in containers or in raised beds as it can get invasive when planted in grounds. It can be grown from seeds or from cuttings. It should be grown in a location that gets adequate amounts of shade and sun. Mint requires well drained nutrient rich soil.Here is how you can grow mint from cuttings.
2. Coriander or Cilantro
Coriander grows fast and can be harvested within 40 days. Coriander is a cool season crop and the germination temperature is below 28° C(82°F). When temperatures are high seeds fail to sprout. Coriander requires well-drained fertile soil to grow well. It can be harvested more than once. Find out more about how to grow coriander from seeds in containers
3. Chives
Chives have a slight onion flavour. Planting it on garden edges can help to repel rodents. Chives is a cool weather crop and can tolerate frost. It can also grow well when temperatures are high but frequent watering is needed. Chives grow fast and they can be harvested when leaves grow above 6 inches. It grows well in temperatures between 21°C to 30°C (70°F to 86°F). Here is an article about how to grow and care for chives.
4. Sage
Sage is an aromatic herb that belongs to the mint family. Sage grows up to 2 feet. It produces flowers and attracts pollinators. It grows well in warm climates. It prefers loose well-drained soil that is not moist. Sage grows well in temperatures between 15°C to 21°C ( 60°F to 70°F).
5. Basil
Basil is a culinary herb that belongs to the herb family. There are many varieties of basil. Basil can be an annual or perennial herb depending upon the variety. Basil is native to India and tropical regions. The optimum temperature for basil to grow well is between 18°C to 30° C (64°F to 86°F). It requires well-drained moist soil to grow well. Find out more about how to grow basil from seeds in containers.
6. Dill
Dill is an annual herb that belongs to the celery family Apiaceae. The optimum temperature for dill is between 15°C to 21°C (59°F to 70°F). The leaves and seeds can be used as a herb and spices. It can grow up to 60 cm. It can tolerate slight frost. It grows well in full sunlight. It needs well-drained fertile soil that is slightly acidic to grow. It can be harvested when fern-like leaves develop.
7. Thyme
Thyme is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. It can tolerate frost and drought. Thyme needs soil that is well-drained and moderately fertile. Thyme can grow well both in high and low temperatures. It grows well in temperatures between 20°C to 30°C(68°F to 86°F).
8. Rosemary
Rosemary is a shrub that gives fragrant flowers. Flowers can be white, purple, pink and blue. It can withstand frost and drought conditions. Rosemary grows up to 1.5m. It needs well-drained fertile soil to grow well. Watering can be done when the soil becomes dry. The optimum temperature for rosemary to grow is between 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F). Here is how to grow and care for rosemary
9. Oregano
Oregano is a flowering plant native to the mint family. It is a perennial growing up to 80 cm tall. It needs full sun to grow well. Oregano grows best when the temperatures are above 18°C (64°F). Watering can be done when the soil becomes dry. It grows well in soil that is well-drained and moderately fertile. Here is how to grow and care for oregano.