Setting up a herb garden in your apartment balcony

Growing your own herbs at home is a great way to be a part of healthy living. But apartment dwellers often consider their balcony space to be insufficient for growing herbs and plants. Well, that is not true as outdoor balconies are considered to be an ideal space to grow herbs. Here are a few tips to set up a herb garden of your own in an apartment balcony:

    Know the sunlight

Growing herbs in a small space such as a balcony majorly depends on the amount of sunlight the space receives every day. While most of the herbs require 4-6 hours of direct sunlight to grow well, make sure that they are not exposed to too much of sun.

    Start with seeds or starters

You can either start your herb garden from the beginning using seeds. However, an alternate and easier option is to opt for starter plants that have already sprouted. It gives you an idea of which plant it is and gives more time to harvest them as the season progresses.

    Collect those gears

To have a successful herb garden you only require a few pots, herb plants and potting soil. Choose pots that are easy to manage and carry which won’t leave any mess. It can either be grown in single planters or in a large planter with multiple herbs without overcrowding it.

    Water enough

Consider the plant and the type of soil it requires – dry or moist. Water the herbs accordingly, as and when required depending on the type of herb. Check on the moisture level of soil – if the edges of the plant begins to brown, water it more.

    Understanding how to harvest

Harvesting differs for every herb and it is important to know the method to maintain the plant. For basil, the leaves must be snipped from the top of the plant whereas oregano and mint can be harvested by simply snipping off the leaves from any part of the plant.

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