Herbs and microgreens are the easiest way to start growing in a small space — and the quickest to pay off. A sunny windowsill can keep you in basil, mint and parsley for months, and a tray of microgreens is ready to eat in under two weeks.
These guides explain how to sow, how much light each herb needs indoors, how to harvest so plants keep producing, and how to stop the common problems like leggy seedlings and mould.
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To harvest basil so it keeps growing, cut each stem just above a pair of leaves and never strip the plant bare. Here's where to cut, how much to take and how often.
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Growing lemongrass in pots lets you enjoy this tropical grass anywhere. Here's how to start it, feed it, harvest the stalks and keep it alive through winter.
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Growing thyme in pots comes down to sharp drainage, lots of sun and less water than you'd think. Here's the mix, pot, pruning and winter care it needs.
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How to grow parsley in pots, from soaking the slow seed and picking a deep pot to cutting outer stems and planning for the second-year bolt.
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Growing cilantro in pots is easy until summer heat makes it flower. Here's how to size the pot, time your sowings and pick leaves for longer.
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