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This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more It is easier said than done growing indoor herbs (Image: Getty) People are seeking new, mindful ways to spend time at home. So it is no wonder that there are 29.

6 million TikTok posts on growing herbs indoors. Not only is growing your own herbs a great way to avoid pesticides and fertilisers, but it’s also a rewarding hobby that comes in handy for cooking. Growing fresh ingredients also allows you to get green-fingered as well as reap health benefits.



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Let’s take a look at the herbs more in detail. READ MORE: Garden roses will ‘bloom strongly’ for longer when fed three kitchen scraps Rosemary is good indoor herb to grow (Image: Getty) Thyme Thyme is an aromatic herb which grows well in small, clay pots to ensure good drainage. The herb has small green leaves and delicate purple flowers.

Let’s not forget that it has versatile flavours popular in Mediterranean, French, and Middle Eastern cuisine. According to Ivanov, he said: “Thyme enriches meat, vegetable, and bread recipes, it’s also drought resistant once established, much like rosemary.” Don't miss.

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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy Basil Basil is an excellent herb for first-time gardeners and likes a lot of sun and warmth.

The pro explained: “Basil is a perfect addition to salads and Italian dishes such as pesto and pasta”. It’s fast-growing with proper care and generous watering on a regular basis. Basil makes it a great companion plant for tomatoes and peppers.

Mint Mint has lots of uses due to the range of varieties and can be added to both sweet and savoury dishes. Make sure the mint is grown in light shade and the soil stays moist but not waterlogged to stop the plant from becoming overly saturated, it thrives best in bright, indirect light. Trending The expert noted: “Mint goes perfectly in teas, cocktails and desserts.

” "It can also be used in flower arrangements due to its sturdy stems, made into peppermint oil to ease muscle pain or as a flavouring agent in baking.” Finally Ivanov said: “For successful indoor herb gardening, choose pots with drainage holes to prevent root rot and use well-drained potting mix with sand or perlite. “Position pots in sunny spots for at least six hours of sunlight daily, and only water when the topsoil is dry to touch.

Regularly check for pests and use natural pest control remedies like neem oil to maximise plant life span.” Related articles Five gardening jobs to do next month - from deadheading to trimming hedges Keep roses thriving ‘all summer long’ with homemade ‘solution’ Gardens will bloom brilliantly if you do 5 easy gardening tasks before August Pretty little seaside town bracing for huge new £119m scheme double its size Rats can’t run away fast enough from gardens when smelling 1 plant they despise.

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