Helpful tips for fresh herbs throughout winter

Autumn is a great time to create an indoor herb garden to ensure a continuous supply of fresh herbs during the cold winter months.

The most important ingredient for happy indoor herbs is a bright, south or west-facing window where the plants will be assured of at least five hours of daylight per day. Even when using a window box, herbs should be planted in individual pots to prevent your mint tasting like thyme.

Window boxes can be used for growing all sorts of herbs.  Terracotta pots with at least a 6’’ diameter at the top are preferred because they allow the air and water to circulate whilst being small enough for compact plants to grow.  If you are using a window box, fill it with gravel and bury the individual pots up to the rim. This will make watering easier.

Keep the soil moist as herbs are hungry plants and using a weekly liquid feed will not go amiss!