Growing Herbs Indoors: A Kitchen Garden Guide
Fresh herbs year-round! Learn to grow a productive indoor herb garden.
Best Herbs for Indoor Growing
- Basil - needs bright light, frequent harvesting
- Mint - vigorous grower, contains in pot
- Parsley - moderate light, consistent moisture
- Chives - very easy, tolerant
- Oregano - drought-tolerant, loves sun
Light Requirements
Most herbs need 6-8 hours of bright light. South-facing windows or grow lights work best.
Harvesting Tips
Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth. Never remove more than 1/3 of plant at once.
Tools and supplies for this
Products we'd actually buy for this job. Linking to Amazon — if you buy through these links we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 175mm (pack of 10)
Mid-size workhorse terracotta — perfect step-up for plants outgrowing their nursery pots.
- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 20cm (pack of 5)
Heavyweight 20cm clay for established plants — the porous walls help prevent the soggy roots aroids hate.
- Whitefurze G04012 7.5cm Garden Pot - Terracotta (Set of 10)
Cheap, cheerful plastic propagation pots — what we actually use for cuttings and small offsets.
- Whitefurze G04013 10cm Garden Pot - Terracotta (Set of 7)
Reliable mid-size nursery pots with proper drainage holes — the boring essential every plant parent runs out of.
Chef Michael Brown
Culinary Gardener
Passionate about helping plant parents succeed with expert tips and proven techniques.
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