There’s nothing quite like having fresh herbs and spices, but unless you pay an arm and a leg, you are limited in what you have available. That is, of course, until you learn that many of the more common herbs and spices you buy at the store could easily be grown at home, right in your own kitchen!
If you are somebody that loves cooking and enjoys the fresh taste of food, imagine how nice it will be to simply reach over to your windowsill and grab some of the freshest spices imaginable. In order to help you get started, we’d like to introduce you to 8 of the easiest and most common spices and herbs to be grown in the kitchen. Once you have them available, you will have a constant resource for great dishes.
Coriander – Use light soil with neutral acidity. To neutralize the acidity, you can add a teabag to the soil. Plant the seeds in rows and make sure that you keep them well watered.
Dill – Make sure you choose a spot with plenty of sunlight and water it on a regular basis. Dill also appreciates being fertilized at least twice a month.
Parsley – When you are ready to plant new parsley, put the seeds in a container of water for a day prior to putting them in soil. Plant them in shallow rows and cover with a small amount of potting soil. Keep them in a dark area and water daily until the leaves appear, at which time you will move them into the light.
Rosemary – Use small pots that are at least 15 cm deep for planting Rosemary. It takes about a month for the seeds to germinate and you need to make sure you keep soil moist during that time. Rosemary also appreciates fresh air on occasion.
Sage – You can start your sage plant in a plastic cup but as it reaches maturity, transplant it into a larger pot. Make sure you keep the soil moist.
Thyme – A small, 15 cm high pot with moist soil is preferred for planting thyme. Plant several seeds and continue to water the soil with a spray bottle. Don’t allow the top layer of soil to get dry before the first seedlings appear.
Melissa – Water melissa plants at least three times a week. If you prefer to have additional leaves, don’t allow it to bloom. Pinch the blossoms when they first appear, doing so will help with lateral branching.
Oregano – You don’t need to pay too much attention to the soil but oregano does appreciate a lot of sunlight. Water 3 or four times per week when it is young and then every other day as it matures.
Via: Bright Side
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