Question by : I want to try and start an herb garden?
I really like cooking, and it’d be a lot more convenient and cheaper if I grew my own herbs.
I want to do it indoors though.
I live in northern Indiana, so in the winter it gets reallllllly cold.
But would putting them in a window still work?
I get that they’d be getting sunlight, but it’s still cold next to a window.
And what would be some good herbs to start with?
And how much and how often should I water them?
Do you think the library would have books about it too?
Best answer:
Answer by Troz
You may have two problems: A: it’s late in the year and B: it would be indoors. While inside, the same temperture can be maintained, the glass from the windows will filter some of the light and the UVA/B rays. You may want to try basil, oregeno, thyme, mint and parsley.
What do you think? Answer below!
I grow herbs inside and they do like sunny window sills. Mint, thyme, parsley, oregano and basil are all doing well for me. Sage didn’t, however, and rosemary really does need to go into the ground outside. I water them whenever I stick my finger into the soil and it is dry about an inch down. The library does have books on growing herbs, look for one that mentions your zone. And, remember that most herbs are annuals, except mint which will come back and spread all on its own.
Hi growing your own herbs is a fantastic idea, some herbs that do good indoors are lavender, basil, oregano, rosemary, chamomile, and mint.
Putting them in a window sill would be a good idea preferably a window facing south it will provide the best sunlight. Most herbs require a moderate amount of sunlight but if they don’t get enough sunlight you can supplement by using a “grow lamp” or fluorescent lighting.
When watering over watering can be bad you just need to keep the soil moist all you need to do is keep an eye on your herbs not let the soil dry.
Water about once a week should be ample. A sign of over watering is yellowing of the leaves.