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Growing Herbs Indoors
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.
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
5
plants
Author
Alli
Cost
50
Equipment
Potting Soil
Peat Moss
Small Watering Can
Ingredients
5
herb plants
use your favorites
moisture control potting soil
peat moss
1/2
gallon
water
Instructions
place an inch of peat moss in the bottom of your planter.
Remove the pot from the plant, even if it is biodegradable.
Loosen the root end slightly, being careful to not rip too many.
Place the plant in the planter, adjusting the soil height so the top of the plant is about 1/2 inch below the edge of the pot.
Sprinkle in soil around the plant until doesn't move in the pot.
Water in your plant until water runs out the drain the the bottom of your planter.
Repeat until all the plants are planted.
Place herbs in a spot where they can get full sun, or under a grow light for at least 12 hours a day.
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Notes
Use a planting container that has good drainage. This is vital to your plants health and how successful you will be.