How to Care for Your Mini Indoor Herb Garden
- Samantha
- Aug 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 15
Congrats on starting your mini indoor herb garden! You're one step closer to enjoying garden-fresh herbs at home, and we're here to help you keep them thriving. Here’s how to keep your herbs happy and healthy:
Water
Give your mini herb garden a thorough watering as soon as you get home. Afterwards, let the top 1–2 inches of soil dry out in between waterings. Bottom-watering in your sink or tub is ideal to prevent fungus gnats, but if that’s not possible, water from the top and allow excess water to drain. Pro tip: if your herbs look droopy and sad, they're not dead..just thirsty!
Sunlight
Aim for at least 4 hours of sun, but 8+ hours is even better. A south-facing window is perfect for your herbs! Rotate your plants every few days for even light, and if needed, add a grow light (like this one from Amazon) to boost their growth.
Harvesting
Harvesting often encourages more growth. Just be sure not to take more than 30% of your plant at a time, and give it a few days to recover before harvesting again. This keeps your herbs growing strong and fresh.
Transitioning Your Herbs to Their Forever Home
Your herbs will make it in their mini containers for a season or two indoors, but eventually, they’ll need more space. When their growing season arrives, move them to a larger container or outdoor garden.
For outdoor transitions, make sure you "harden them off" by gradually introducing them to the outdoors over a few days. If they’re staying inside, you can skip this step!
Herbs are happiest when they have room to grow - at least 12” of soil depth and about 6” of spacing between plants. You can also give them their own 6” x 6” pots to thrive individually.
If you’re ready to take it a step further, a raised bed garden is the perfect home for your herbs! Want help designing and building one that fits your space and lifestyle? Let’s chat—book your consultation today!
When to Plant Your Herbs Outside
Warm Season (After April 21): Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Mint, Basil, Lavender, Lemon balm, Marjoram, Marigold
Cool Season (After March 15; End of August-Labor Day): Parsley, Cilantro, Dill, Calendula, Fennel, Chives
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