If you’re one of those growing herbs that has taken off, then you know how quickly and how great it can be. With the right growing conditions, growing herbs in your own kitchen from seeds can be something that really pays off. It’s also something that can really help those who don’t live in the best of climates. There is always room in any kitchen for a tasty herb or two, even if you don’t live in the north. Whether you like cooking with a smoky taste or if you want the full flavor, medicinal properties, aroma, and flavor of fresh herbs, there are lots of different ways to get them.

For growing herbs indoors, whether indoors in a window box, in a small hydroponic garden or on your patio, there are several things you need to do to get started. First, you need to buy your seeds or starter plants, and then you need to put them in a good growing medium. This may include perlite, gravel, vermiculite, coconut fiber, or other similar materials that will promote moisture retention and root development.

Cilantro and Rosemary are two herbs that do well when they are planted in herb pots. Both have their own growing time and need to be planted just before they’re likely to be fully grown. Rosemary tends to grow much faster than cilantro. However, both work very well if they are planted in a sunny location. If your area doesn’t get a lot of sunlight, neither plant will do well, but in either case, Rosemary and cilantro will thrive.

Some herbs do very well when they are harvested. Mint and parsley for example, will grow very fast if harvested right after the growing season. In fact, mint may actually do better in a container. Whichever herb you choose to plant should be harvested just before the first bloom appears, as its roots will need ample time to develop.

Some of the fastest growing herbs can be sown in the fall. However, they also do best when they are either left in full sun or shaded out of the sun during the day. Some plants like basil, oregano, sage and Rosemary do well when they are left in full sun. Some of these herbs do not like full sun at all, so sowing them in shaded areas will be beneficial to them. Keep an eye on the leaves though, so that you don’t over-sow them.

One of the best ways to ensure that your herb garden grows as fast as possible, is to make compost. You can either make your own compost with kitchen scraps, manure or leaves and grass clippings from your garden, but watch out for the quality of the compost. Make sure that your compost has good aeration and that it is full of nutrients for your plants. To speed up growth rates, add some fast growing herbs such as alfalfa, Rosemary, chives, dill and thyme to the compost. If you want the most nutrient-rich compost to start with, make sure to add kitchen scraps such as egg shells, cheesecloth and coffee grounds to it.

If you want your plants to grow as fast as possible, then you should harvest the seeds at the correct time. The fastest growing herbs to harvest are the true leaves and stems. Wait for the true leaves to appear on the branches before harvesting. Harvest them as the sap begins to flow and dry. This will help the plant to stay healthy.

Many herbs enjoy being planted in rich, fertile soil, which makes for slow but steady germination. Some of the slower growing herbs can be successfully started in potted pots in the same way as they are started in the garden. You simply need to provide good soil with well-rotted garden compost to get your herb plants off to a good start. You will need to give your plants plenty of light and water so they can grow properly. After the plant starts to get its shape right, it can be sprayed with a herbicide to repel insects and pests.