When it comes to preparing extraordinary culinary delights, there’s nothing better than starting with the freshest ingredients. Sure, you can head out to the local supermarket to purchase your herbs but why not grow them yourself? Take your herb garden to the next level by steering clear of these top mistakes:
Mistake #1: Starting Out With Seeds
When lots of amateur gardeners set out to plant fresh herbs, they begin with seeds. However, it’s much more beneficial to start with seedlings. There’s so much that can go wrong between the seed and seedling stage so why not avoid that step altogether?
Mistake #2: Treating Your Herbs Like Houseplants
Lots of houseplants can get away with only one watering session per week. This is not usually the case with herbs – we recommend watering them a moderate amount every single day, especially during the hot summer months.
Mistake #3: Picking Big Leaves From The Bottom
The large leaves at the bottom are definitely ripe for the picking, right? Wrong. Leave them down there because they act like solar panels to power your herb’s growth. Take from the top and you’ll be biting into a fresher, tastier leaf.
Mistake #4: All Soil Is Created Equal
This is definitely not the case. If your soil has been sitting in the same spot for years and is looking a little gray, there’s a good chance it’s lacking in the nutrient department. New soil filled with lots of nutrients will provide you with a much better harvest.
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