Imagine being able to step into your sunroom and grab a few leaves of fresh thyme or basil to make savory meals. Growing these plants at home offers a fun hobby with rewards for everyone in your family. With these simple steps, learn how to set up and take care of an indoor herb garden.
1. Pick the Herbs You Want to Grow
An indoor garden in your sunroom can give you a fresh supply of ingredients all year round. Growing these plants enables you to enhance your cooking with an incredible flavor and aroma. Plus, the low cost can offer you grocery savings over time.
Some simple-to-grow options include:
- Parsley
- Mint
- Oregano
- Sage
- Rosemary
- Chives
- Thyme
- Cilantro
2. Choose Your Containers
Once you’ve decided which plants you’d like to grow in your sunroom, find a pot or planter with excellent drainage. Terra cotta pots work well because their porous material allows the soil to dry faster. The vessels you choose can double as decoration in your space, so have fun picking stylish containers.
3. Water Your Garden
The seed packaging should indicate guidelines for planting your herbs. After following the setup instructions, water your seeds as directed so that they can grow and flourish. A helpful tip is to water the herbs until you see the liquid flow to the drainage hole, then pour any excess out from the top of your container for the perfect amount of moisture.
4. Let Your Soil Dry
Between watering, you should let the top inch of the soil dry properly. Then repeat the watering process. Check your plants daily to see if they need watering and enjoy seeing your seedlings grow into thriving greenery.
5. Add Fertilizer
Adding nutrients can help you have the best herb garden results. Research the type of fertilizer your plants may need and follow the guidelines for how often you should add the ingredient into your soil mix. If you’re using liquid fertilizer, it’s helpful to dilute it to half-strength and add small amounts. You can also use time-release granules for convenience.
6. Snip Your Fresh Herbs
When your plants fully grow, cut pieces off and enjoy them with your favorite meals. There are also several ways to preserve them for later use, such as drying or freezing them.
Design the Perfect Sunroom for Your Garden
If you’re interested in creating a sunroom for your home, let Maryland Sunrooms help. We can design the perfect space for your indoor gardening and other hobbies when you request a design consultation today.
Julie Shetter is the Marketing Director at Maryland Sunrooms. She has over a decade of experience in the home improvement and sunroom industry.