COVID Times have brought out the latent talent in all of us--with maximizing use of time and space available and a glut of online motivational videos available online to make us into amateur, gardeners, chefs, content writers.
A well lighted airy balcony , or a kitchen window sill is all that you need to grow herbs which can be used fresh , organically for your day to day cooking --providing you the essential fresh nutrients for a happy and healthy life.
1. Pots for planting- https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B019MKF53U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1- Nice sturdy plastic planting pots are available online. Be sure to drill holes in the bottom, and put a layer of stones for excessive water drainage -- otherwise, seeds may rot in excess standing water.
2. Choose a readymade potting soil which negates the need for making your own cocktail--and in the long run, saves both time and money. A lot of these are readily available online, choose your quantity and quality according to your requirements.
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3. Choose your seeds keeping in mind--the herbs you eat and the time of the year you are planting
Summer or Pre-monsoon season – Occurring from April to JuneBasil, Oregano, Thyme, and Sage.
Monsoon or Rainy season -Lasting from July to September--coriander, basil
Winter season – Lasting from December to March--Herbs like Basil, Chives, Oregano, Parsley and thyme can be grown in Winter months
Summer plants--mint, basil,coriander
You can easily purchase these seeds online, or visit the local nursery for the same
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4. Fill up the pots about 2/3 with the potting soil, spread the seeds, cover the seeds with potting soil, water it gently, pat it down, sit back and relax-- as you watch the shoots of life bringing you gay abandon as the roots dig in to give you the certificate of a gardener.
