7 HERBS THAT YOU CAN GROW IN WATER

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Tired of limp, store-bought herbs or flavorless dried ones? Here's how to grow your own fresh herbs right in your kitchen windowsill, all you need is water!

Not all herbs are water-friendly, but these 7 herbs thrive without soil:

Oregano

Peppermint

Rosemary

Basil

Sage

Thyme

Stevia


HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

CONTAINERS: Choose colored glass or opaque containers to shield the roots from light. Mason jars with punched lids work great! If clear containers are all you have, paint them (outside only) or wrap them with paper. Opt for containers with a narrow neck for support or use a net/chicken wire cover to keep stems upright. Wider containers are easier to clean for healthy growth.

WATER: The water you use is very important. You can use tap water or bottled water. but let tap water sit for 24 and bottled water for 8 hours respectively, to remove chlorine and other impurities. Rain water can also be used directly with no wait time. You can also use spring water, If you live in the country and you have access to it. Spring water is the best as it may contain trace elements that are good for your plants. 

HERB STEMS: Purchase fresh herbs from the store and cut healthy 6-inch stems. Remove leaves on the lower part that will be submerged. Even shorter stems can work, just make sure to cut the end for better rooting.

ROOTING (Optional): Woody stemmed herbs like rosemary take longer. Change their water weekly and consider using a rooting hormone like Olivia's Cloning Gel for faster root growth.

HOW TO FEED YOUR HERBS

Water lacks the nutrients found in soil. To compensate, These are the things that you need to do :

FERTILIZE: Use a water-soluble fertilizer like Sea-90 at ¼ strength when refilling the water. 

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE: Completely replace the water and fertilizer solution every month. Thoroughly rinse the plant, container, and any gravel used for support to prevent fertilizer build-up.

This is the fertilizer that am using 

Sea -90 

It is a Mineral Fertilizer, Water Soluble, Odor Free and Can be added to the Water or Sprayed On.


Enjoy fresh herbs year-round!

This method is perfect for winter or anyone who prefers a soil-free approach. With a little care, your water-grown herb garden will flourish right in your kitchen.


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