Comments on: Grow Herbs Indoors: Herbs that Thrive Inside

By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 14:03:26 +0000

Thank you thank you for sharing this information. It's what I have been looking for on one page

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:25:55 +0000

In reply to Aga. Aga, Rosemary can be harvested by cutting the stems as needed, and then strip the leaves from the stem and chop for cooking. New growth will sprout and form branches from the stem after it is cut. Harvest basil from the top down. Snip the stems right above a pari of leaves. Two new stems will sprout where the leaves attach to the stem. Basil is sensitive to cold. Try to keep the plant away from drafts and cold windowsills. You can find more tips for growing basil here: https://growagoodlife.com/grow-basil/

By: Aga

Aga — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:49:54 +0000

Hi Rachel,
Thank you for the great information. I have rosemary plant growing indoors and I seeded basil for winter as well. I always wondered what is the best way to harvest these herbs whenever you need for cooking. Is it better to just pick the leaves or cut with the stems so it lasts longer?
Thank you,
Aga

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

In reply to Brandi. Brandi, It sounds like your basil plant could use a little fertilizer. Most potting mixes contain fertilizer, but the plant depletes it over time. Try feeding with a little liquid fertilizer such as Espoma Organic Indoor Plant Food.

By: Brandi

Brandi — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 04:19:54 +0000

This year my basil plant has essentially stopped growing. It’s leaves stay tiny even though I rarely harvest any leaves. It’s still alive and green though.