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Herbs planted in galvanized containers in front of an old window.

Growing Herbs Indoors

Melissa Griffiths
Growing herbs indoors is easy, follow these simple steps to make sure your herbs thrive and grow! Nothing is better than fresh herbs on a home-cooked meal, and growing your own is something everyone can do.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 plants

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 5 herb plants (use your favorites)
  • moisture control potting soil
  • peat moss
  • ½ gallon water

Instructions
 

  • place an inch of peat moss in the bottom of your planter.
    Placing soil in herb container.
  • Remove the pot from the plant, even if it is biodegradable.
    Cutting the container off of a store bought herb.
  • Loosen the root end slightly, being careful to not rip too many.
    Placing herb root end into the planting container.
  • Place the plant in the planter, adjusting the soil height so the top of the plant is about ½ inch below the edge of the pot.
    Tapping in herb plants to their planter.
  • Sprinkle in soil around the plant until doesn't move in the pot.
    Putting additional soil around a basil plant.
  • Water in your plant until water runs out the drain the the bottom of your planter.
    Watering in herbs into containers.
  • Repeat until all the plants are planted.
    Herbs planted in galvanized containers in front of an old window.
  • Place herbs in a spot where they can get full sun, or under a grow light for at least 12 hours a day.

Notes

Use a planting container that has good drainage. This is vital to your plants health and how successful you will be. 
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