Growing herbs on your winter windowsill during these colder months begins with repotting the plants you purchased from your local garden center or even the supermarket. At this time of the year your potted herbs will come to you in a 2 or 3 inch pot, great for starting seedlings but too small for growing and harvesting portions of the plant for cooking or salads. Herbs need room for the roots to grow properly so they can collect food and moisture to stimulate the new growth that you will pick in the weeks to come. Repot the plant into a container 2 inches large as soon as you get home and get it off to a good start.
Use Black Gold potting soils that are certified organic and you’re on the right path to healthy, organically-grown plants. All Black Gold soils are blended for your special gardening requirements. After all, it’s winter and your plants need all the help that they can get to grow and thrive on your windowsill. It’s also the perfect time to fill a small window box with seed starting soil and plant lettuce or spinach seeds for fresh greens in just 3 to 4 weeks. Now that’s tasty!
Enjoy!