How to care for your Herbs
Use these instructions to care for your Edible Garden. This guide will tell you how to water your herbs, their light, temperature, and humidity preferences, and any additional care your plants might need to help them grow.
Rosemary
Your Rosemary Bush will grow best in full sun but will be fine indoors on a sunny windowsill, as long as it receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sun per day.
Do not allow the soil of your Rosemary Bush to dry out completely. Water when the top 2-4 inches of soil are dry. During peak growth times in the spring and summer, watering may be needed every day.
If kept indoors, mist a few times per week.
Your Rosemary Bush will do best in temperatures between 60-90 degrees.
Feed your Rosemary Plant with a fertilizer for garden plants 1-2 times a month during spring and summer.
Rosemary is non-toxic. However, it is meant to be eaten by humans and not pets.
Cut your Rosemary at any point to enjoy it. Simply cut off the top of the plant, and it will regrow new leaves from that point. Do not worry about harming the plant, as cutting will actually encourage new growth.
Thyme
Your Thyme Plant will grow best in full sun, but will also do just fine indoors on a sunny windowsill, as long as it receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sun per day.
Do not allow the soil of your Thyme Plant to dry out completely. Water only when the top 25% of soil is dry. During peak growth in the spring and summer, watering may be needed every day.
If kept indoors, mist a few times per week.
Your Thyme Plant will do best in temperatures between 60-90 degrees.
Feed your Thyme Plant with a fertilizer for garden plants 1-2 times a month during spring and summer.
Thyme is non-toxic. However, it is meant to be eaten by humans and not pets.
Cut your Thyme at any point to enjoy it. Simply cut off the top of the plant, and it will regrow new leaves from that point. Do not worry about harming the plant, as cutting it actually encourages new growth.
Oregano
Your Oregano Plant will grow best in full sun, but will also do just fine indoors on a sunny windowsill, as long as it receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sun per day.
Do not allow the soil of your Oregano Plant to dry out completely. Water when the top 25% of soil is dry. During peak growth in the spring and summer, watering may be needed every day.
If kept indoors, mist a few times per week.
Your Oregano Plant will do best in temperatures between 60-90 degrees.
Feed your Oregano Plant with a fertilizer for garden plants 1-2 times a month during spring and summer.
Oregano is non-toxic. However, it is meant to be eaten by humans and not pets.
Cut your Oregano at any point to enjoy it. Simply cut off the top of the plant, and it will regrow new leaves from that point. Do not worry about harming the plant, as cutting actually encourages new growth.
Basil
Your Basil Plant will grow best in full sun, but will also do just fine indoors on a sunny windowsill. However, make sure it is receiving at least 6-8 hours of direct sun per day.
Do not allow the soil of your Basil Plant to dry out completely. Water when the top 25% of soil is dry. During peak growth in the spring and summer, watering may be needed every day.
Your Basil Plant will do best in temperatures between 60-90 degrees. Basil is sensitive to the cold, so make sure the temperature does not dip below 55 degrees.
If kept indoors, mist a few times per week.
Feed your Basil Plant with a fertilizer for garden plants 1-2 times a month during spring and summer.
Basil is non-toxic. However, it is meant to be eaten by humans and not pets.
Cut your Basil at any point to enjoy it. Simply cut off the top of the plant, and it will regrow new leaves from that point. Do not worry about harming the plant, as cutting it actually encourages new growth.
Mint
Mint loves full sun but will grow in the partial shade, too.
Do not allow the soil of your Mint Plant to dry out completely. Water when the top 25% of soil is dry. During peak growth in the spring and summer, watering may be needed every day.
Your Mint Plant will do fine in average humidity but appreciates higher humidity. If kept outdoors, no extra humidity is needed, but if kept indoors, mist a few times a week.
Your Mint Plant will do best in temperatures between 60-90 degrees.
Feed your Mint Plant with a fertilizer for garden plants 1-2 times a month during spring and summer.
Mint is non-toxic. However, it is meant to be eaten by humans and not pets.
Cut your Mint at any point to enjoy it. Simply cut off the top of the plant, and it will regrow new leaves from that point. Do not worry about harming the plant, as cutting it actually encourages new growth. Try not to let it flower – if you do see flowers, cut them off right away to keep your plant producing new leaves.
Sage
Your Sage Plant will grow best in full sun, but will also do just fine indoors on a sunny windowsill, as long as it receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sun per day.
Do not allow the soil of your Sage Plant to dry out completely. Water when the top 25% of soil is dry. During peak growth in the spring and summer, watering may be needed every day.
If kept indoors, mist a few times per week.
Your Sage Plant will do best in temperatures between 60-90 degrees.
Feed your Sage Plant with a fertilizer for garden plants 1-2 times a month during spring and summer.
Sage is non-toxic. However, it is meant to be eaten by humans and not pets.
Cut your Sage at any point to enjoy it. Simply cut off the top of the plant, and it will regrow new leaves from that point. Do not worry about harming the plant, as cutting it actually encourages new growth.
Chives
Your Chives will grow best in full sun, but will be happy indoors on a sunny windowsill, too.
Do not allow the soil of your Chives to dry out completely. Water when the top 25% of soil is dry.
If kept indoors, mist a few times per week.
Your Chives will do best in temperatures between 60-90 degrees but they are cold-hardy.
Feed your Chives with a fertilizer for garden plants 1-2 times a month during spring and summer.
Chives are non-toxic. However, they are meant to be eaten by humans and not pets.
Cut your Chives at any point to enjoy them. To keep your plant productive and with the best-flavored leaves, remove flowers as they form.
Cilantro
Your Cilantro Plant will grow best in full sun, but will also do grow in partial shade. If growing indoors, place on a sunny windowsill.
Do not allow the soil of your Cilantro Plant to dry out completely. Water when the top 25% of soil is dry. During peak growth in the spring and summer, watering may be needed every day.
If kept indoors, mist a few times per week.
Your Cilantro Plant will do best in temperatures between 60-90 degrees.
Feed your Cilantro Plant with a fertilizer for garden plants 1-2 times a month during spring and summer.
Cilantro is non-toxic. However, it is meant to be eaten by humans and not pets.
Cut your Cilantro at any point to enjoy it. Simply cut off the top of the plant, and it will regrow new leaves from that point. Do not worry about harming the plant, as cutting it actually encourages new growth.
Parsley
Parsley plants love full sun but will also grow in partial shade. If growing indoors, place on a sunny windowsill.
Do not allow the soil of your Parsley Plant to dry out completely. Water when the top 25% of soil is dry. During peak growth in the spring and summer, watering may be needed every day.
If kept indoors, mist a few times per week.
Your Parsley Plant will do best in temperatures between 60-90 degrees.
Feed your Parsley Plant with a fertilizer for garden plants 1-2 times a month during spring and summer.
Parsley is non-toxic. However, it is meant to be eaten by humans and not pets.
Cut your Parsley at any point to enjoy it. Simply cut off the top of the plant, and it will regrow new leaves from that point. Do not worry about harming the plant, as cutting it actually encourages new growth.
