Five easy-to-grow herbs

Five easy-to-grow herbs—Rosemary, Mint, Lavender, Lemongrass, and Marigolds—these can be grown at home with minimal maintenance, offering various benefits from culinary uses to natural remedies.

These herbs offer multiple benefits beyond culinary use, including air purification, pleasant scents, mosquito repellent (lemongrass), and cosmetic applications.

Important to note

• Minimal Tending Required: The most important task is harvesting, which encourages more growth; trimming the herbs prompts them to sprout in different directions and grow faster. 
• Shady Location Preference: Planting herbs in a shady area helps prevent them from drying out quickly, especially when they are in pots, reducing the need for frequent watering. 
• Proper Spacing and Drainage: Avoid cramming herbs into tiny pots; if planting in a garden, space them out or use dividers. Ensure good drainage in pots to prevent stunted growth or wilting leaves due to overwatering. 
• Regular Harvesting: Harvesting herbs regularly promotes new growth, ensuring a continuous supply and preventing the need to purchase them from the grocery store. 

Pro Tips

• Sunlight Requirements: Herbs need at least 4 hours of sunlight a day, but it doesn’t have to be direct sunlight; indirect light is sufficient to maintain their evergreen look. 
• Fertilizer as a Bonus: Adding fertilizer, either homemade or store-bought, is a bonus but not essential; normal soil will suffice for growing these herbs. 
• Easy Propagation from Seeds: Marigolds germinate quickly, sprouting within days and blossoming within approximately 8 weeks, making them easy to grow from seeds. 0
• Versatile Planting Locations: These herbs can be grown in various locations, including pots, verandas, or even in the kitchen if there is enough light, beautifying spaces while saving money. 

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