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Get Growing this Spring!
If you weren’t inspired to grow sprouts by January’s posting, perhaps the advent of spring will give you the motivation to harness that solar energy streaming through your kitchen window to cultivate an mini herb garden.
There’s no question that fresh herbs are far and away one of the most important ingredients to have on hand. They also happen to be very easy to grow, which makes them an ideal choice for chefs living in even the smallest of apartments. If you have a windowsill that gets some sunlight, you can grow herbs.
Here’s a short list of what you’ll need to get started:
- Seeds - Decide which herbs you use most frequently and purchase seeds. If you don’t have a sunny place to grow them, look for varieties (such as mint) that do well in low light environments. (If the idea of starting plants from seeds seems too intimidating, you can spend a bit more for a seedling, but keep in mind that you’ll still need to re-pot it.)
- Soil - A small bag of potting soil is all you’ll need, available at most hardware stores. To avoid consuming the pesticides and chemical fertilizers found in some brands of soil, look for an organic soil blend.
- Pots - No need to be fancy here. You can plant in almost anything, including old milk cartons or yogurt containers. Antique stores and yard sales are a great source of creative options for plant containers, but be sure to make a few small holes in the bottom of your planter to allow the soil to drain.
- A sunny spot - A windowsill in your kitchen is ideal. Some herbs can do well outside, too, as long as the temperature stays above freezing. If you have space, consider moving your plants outside this summer.
More information about the needs of specific herbs is readily available online. Start now and in a matter of weeks you could be sampling your first flavor-packed harvest!
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