How to grow aromatic herbs at home?

Since it’s spring, it occurred to me to start growing my aromatic plants again. It’s always handy to have some on hand to flavor your dishes… and oh my, what a smell!

I was going to have “Fresh Mint and Chives”.

So I moved out and got out my straw hat and planters. Well, I was at the garden store first.

What herbs to plant?

I chose mint, tarragon, thyme and parsley in pots, i.e. plants that have already grown and that we just have to repot (put in another pot): it’s the easiest to do when you’re just starting out.

I already have some chives from last year, tended by my parents’ expert hands.

At the store, I asked the salesperson for advice because I like to be sure of what I’m doing (well, most of the time). He kindly explained it to me aromatic plants can be kept all year round as long as they are well watered.

No need to wait for daisies to grow back to get started! You can plant them whenever you want, on the simple condition that you keep them indoors in case of frost outside.

He also explained to me that all the plants can be put in the same planter if it’s big enough.

All… except the mint which requires more space (if mint were human, it would be the one that pulls all over the duvet on the bed, what) and thyme which needs a rather dry and sandy soil.

Finally, this nice seller also showed me a soil for aromatic plants : Easiest for a gardening novice like me as there is no need to add anything.

I said bank and went home with my land and my plants!

How to plant herbs?

In this photo you can roughly see the space to leave between two plants and the depth of my planter

I advise you touse pots and planters with a minimum depth of about 15cm.

Pour the soil to a thickness of about four to five centimeters. I moved to my garden because it was more comfortable, but you can do it on the balcony, in the sink, in the shower… somewhere easy to wash!

Fill a large container with water and immerse your plastic pots in it: the water will help to bring everything out better.

You see there, for example, just put pressure on the walls of the pot and since the soil is already wet, it will come out as if by magic!

Unmold your plants and put them in the planter (or vase) space them well. Add soil until the roots are well covered, then water.

Irrigation and maintenance.

Water well, without overemphasizing thyme, which requires less water than other plants. Next, keep your pots in the shade to prevent your plants from getting burned.

Water the mint, chives, tarragon and parsley regularly, being careful not to drown them: once a day should be enough! I quote my father:

“Here, the chives – we thought it was going to last summer and bye. Well, I watered it whenever the soil was dry, and now it’s back like it was in 40, see if it’s not nice. »

A simple daily care is therefore essential for the maintenance of aromatic plants.

As for thyme, do not hesitate to space out the waterings so as to simply moisten the soil. Unlike other plants, you can also keep it in full light.

At home, there is a garden but the plants remain on the windowsill. Of course you can too keep them on your balcony or even on a garden table.

If you take care of them, some aromatic plants can last two or three years (like chives), others a year (like parsley): in any case, they’re always practical and better than in sachets!

Well, if you have the slightest question or doubt, never hesitate to ask a seller for advice, who will be able to guide you perfectly according to your case.

So, ready to garnish your balcony with chives?