If you are into gardening or creating easy at home DIY’s, then making an indoor herb garden is so simple and really beneficial to your kitchen. There are a few very easy herbs you can grow inside that require very little maintenance and extremely durable. Also, these herbs are commonly found in many recipes. Cilantro, Basil, and Mint are super easy herbs to start growing!

Cilantro

Cilantro or also referred to as “Coriander”, is a strong herb that is also related to Parsley. For the warmer seasons, Cilantro will require plenty of watering and warmth for adequate growth. Place your Cilantro somewhere in the kitchen where it can get plenty of sun. If you live in a region where summers are very hot, keep the plant shaded during the hottest time of the day. Growing Cilantro plants get very thirsty, so make sure to water it thoroughly and regularly. A harvesting tip for Cilantro is to use Cilantro leaves often because it grows quickly and moves to seed quickly.

Basil

Basil is a summer growing annual and can be frost sensitive when grown outside. It has a tendency to prefer rich, moist soil conditions. Basil will need full sunlight, so place your indoor pots somewhere in the kitchen where it is sunniest. Basil is well known for Italian dishes, but surprisingly it is used in pesto sauces, Thai stir fry, and even cheesecake. Many people do not know that if you grow Basil next to a tomato plant, it will actually enhance the flavor of the tomatoes! Also, Basil can help protect tomatoes and various plants from certain bugs. Be careful not to let your plant bud or flower! This means that the Basil is ready to go to seed and the leaves will taste bitter. Clip the buds as soon as you see them.

Mint

Mint is a flavoring herb that can have an abundance of aromas, varieties, and tastes. When growing Mint, make sure to keep the plant contained since this plant tends to grow profusely. Some of the more popular varieties of this herb include spearmint, peppermint, and apple. A good harvesting tip is to pick Mint early in the morning, since this is when it has the best flavor and fragrance. You will want to pinch the growing tips to help control the herb’s height, and to encourage the stems to branch. Make sure to keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. Yellow leaves are a sign of over-watering.