Living a more natural and holistic life has many facets, including what you eat and where you get your food. To be as holistic as possible, consider growing herbs at home. Of course, it’s important to learn how to grow your own medicinal herbs.
Imagine how beneficial it would be if you have your own garden herbs in your backyard. Not only can you use herbs to cook, but you can also use some of them for healing and natural medicine. You will save money and ensure you have the most organic herbs possible.
Here are some tips for growing your own medicinal herbs in the comfort of your home:
Having a Plan Beforehand Can Be Your Best Herb Growing Guide
The first step to growing your own herbs is the prep stage.
You want to take some time figuring out where you will place your garden, what you intend to grow and ways you are going to use them, and how much room you are going to need. This is when the research comes in handy.
The worst thing you can do is just go buy some seeds and fertilizer and start planting without having planned exactly what you intend to do beforehand.
How to Grow Your Own Medicinal Herbs: Decide Between Seeds or Start Plants
There are two main ways to grow herbs; you can start them from seeds, or you can purchase plants that have been started for you.
Naturally, if you are a beginner at growing, the plants are going to be much easier for you.
This is recommended for most people who are starting their very first herb garden, as you ease into caring for herbs, without having to start them from seeds.
If you’re a beginner yet want to start growing herbs from seeds, you’ll need to do some additional research. Here’s an amazing guide you can follow.
Become Familiar with Each HerbÂ
Before you start planting your herbs, understand what each herb needs you to do as far as care and growing it healthy. Every herb will have different guidelines, such as how much water it needs, when to give it direct sunlight, and whether it needs to be in a container or in the ground.
 For example: Mint grows very fast and works best in a container with only mint in it. Mint grows well in sunlight, but it can also use a bit of shade and still grow well.
With rosemary, it grows better in cool climates that have sun and needs to be brought indoors during the winter.
It’s important to familiarize every herb that you will add to your garden. Because it will help you know how to cultivate them the best way possible. You’ll also discover what herbs that grow well together.
Caring for Your Herbs the Right Way
While many herbs can be grown in an indoor herb box, they still need to be close to a window.
Some plants may need to be moved outdoors for at least a few hours, as most herbs should get 3-4 hours of direct sunlight each day. Again, this will depend on your herbs.
Remember that care includes sunlight and temperature control, watering, and using the right soil. In addition, one of the most important things you should take note of is the herbs that don’t need much water.
Why? Because watering is such a crucial part of cultivating herbs.Â
Harvest When Ready
Something to keep in mind when harvesting your herbs is that the more often you do it (when they are ready), the healthier the herb plant will continue to grow. Again, look at each variety’s instructions to understand harvesting guidelines.
Knowing how to grow your own medicinal herbs can be challenging but once you start using your homegrown remedies, your efforts are definitely worth it.