Re: Indoor herbs over winter

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I have herbs in the house all the time.

Some are more tolerant of no or low light and others need sun and heat.

You don't need to purchase any special lights depending on what kind of set up

you want. You can use florescent lights to grow the plants, just get them close

to the plant.

Basil does well but you may want to stick to the dwarf greek basil, it does not

get as tall and is pretty easy to grow. When closer to spring, grow other types

and then move outside.

Rosemary is forgiving with light. To get it to grow from seed you will need to

keep the dirt warm to get it to germinate well.

Cilantro can be tricky in containers. Get a large one that is deep.

The mints usually do well but will need to sleep for a bit each year. Mine

usually go dormant in Feb/March but come back from the roots in April/May. Just

cut them down and sprinkle any seed back onto the dirt. Let it dry out for a

few weeks the start watering it again.

Chives do well and are easy.

Lemon Balm is also easy.

Those are the ones off the top of my head! Hope it helps!

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> I am wondering if anyone has grown (or at least kept alive) herbs over the

winter at home? I would like to have fresh herbs this winter without having to

buy them at the co-op each week. Any suggestions? LED grow lights? Indoor green

house? I don't have a spot that gets direct sun light inside so I'll need some

kind of artifical light I'm guessing.

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