Having beautiful aromatic herbs on your kitchen windowsill is a wonderful addition to most homes. Using an herb garden set or kit makes this very easy to accomplish and very useful as they are conveniently located for your kitchen needs. Without a kit, it can be a bit overwhelming for a beginner to go out and buy all the necessary supplies for a window sill garden. A good herb kit can be a wonderful solution and will contain everything you need to get started. Here are some things to consider when choosing a kit.
1.YourSpace
It is extremely tempting to buy the biggest kit and the one with the most variety, especially if you are someone who is going to use all those herbs for your culinary delights. On the other hand, you don’t want to be someone who has dozens of herbs and only two short windowsills to grow them on! This matter can be further complicated by the fact that the trays often used to grow seedlings are quite small. Remember that your herbs will eventually require a long channel container or separate containers, both of which should be between six inches and one foot deep. Just like choosing pets, remember that your seedlings will grow!
2. Your Light
Your window sill herb garden should be exposed to direct sunlight for at least six hours; You will find that some herbs need more light than others. With that understanding, it is clear that you must carefully select the herbs that will come in your kit. Review the light requirements and make sure you have purchased plants that will receive what they need to thrive where you plan to put your garden. A grow light can pick up the slack where natural light falls short, but remember that’s really a last resort option.
3. The Selection
There are many different types of herb kits, so do yourself a favor and start exploring! The most common are kits that are designed to help you cook in your kitchen with fresh herbs, but there are many other types of kits as well. For example, there are kits that allow you to try things like growing your own teas or even your own medicinal herbs. How do you plan to use the herbs from your window garden? The answer will help you narrow down your options to the kits that best fit your needs.
4. The brand
When you’re thinking about buying an herb garden kit, you’ll discover that there are many different options. Especially if you’re ordering online, be sure to spend a little time researching your options to find out who has the best reputation. Consider the reviews that are available and read what others have to say about their experiences with each kit.
Growing your own herb garden is fun and easy to do when using a ready-made kit. Before heading to the store, be sure to consider the size of the window(s) you’ll be using, the amount of light each location receives, and the intended use for the herbs you’ll be growing. With this information, you’ll be ready to start shopping for the brands available and make the best choice for your growing enjoyment.