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How To Grow Herbs Indoors During Winter

submitted on January 24, 2011 by orangearrows in "Products / Gadgets", last updated on February 3, 2011 by YanBz

It's cold outside, but don't give up on growing fresh greens at home. There are a variety of plants that you can bring indoors to keep your inner gardener happy and keep you supplied with fresh herbs.

http://www.networx.com/article.....bs-indoors

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/.....Conditions

If you live in a well-insulated home that is usually kept at a reasonable temperature (ideally above 60 degrees) throughout the winter, then the easiest strategy for growing herbs indoors is to bring in already mature plants and place them on a sun-filled south-facing windowsill for maximum sun exposure. Don't let your plants touch the cold glass of the window. If you don't have a sun-filled south-facing window, then your other option is to invest in grow lights.

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Posted by CouponNut on January 24, 2011

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We grow fresh herbs all year long in our kitchen bay window. Love fresh basil for pesto!

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Posted by orangearrows on January 24, 2011

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For me it's Cilantro, Mint and Curry Leaves. Saves me money and I prevents waste.

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Posted by arzkar on January 24, 2011
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And I have basil and parsley all year long .
But I live in Florida
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Posted by honesta on January 25, 2011
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Parsley and Basil for me
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Posted by CouponNut on January 25, 2011
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Our herbs are overwhelming with the heat wave we just had.

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Posted by HouTex on February 2, 2011

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Has anybody tried the AeroGarden products? They take up very little space. They may be a bit more expensive, but are carried by Target http://www.target.com/s/175-56.....v_XS000000
and Amazon http://www.amazon.com/AeroGard.....83400971_4 and are often on sale.
They have 3 sizes/models and lots of accessories for them.

Reviews here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....merReviews

'How to' information - http://www.aerogardenreviews.org/

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Posted by orangearrows on February 3, 2011

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Do you know if we can use any seed kits for them?

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Posted by HouTex on February 3, 2011

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You don't have to buy the expensive seed kits. Once you have the system, you can use your own seeds. See the discussion at http://www.hydroponic-home-gar.....it-DIY.htm .

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Posted by orangearrows on February 3, 2011

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Thanks - this YOUTUBE video is handy

AeroGarden - DIY (Do it Yourself) Kit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....r_embedded

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Posted by clover on February 3, 2011

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I received a rosemary plant for Christmas and I haven't killed it yet! Sunlight and plenty of water. I am ready to experiment with other herbs like basil and parsley. Thanks for the discussion!

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Posted by lootango on February 3, 2011

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Be careful not to over-water. I killed my rosemary plant recently by giving it too much water (so I was told)... even after everyone I knew told me that it would be one plant/herb that I couldn't kill.

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Posted by clover on February 3, 2011

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Thank you! I am good! It is a very healthy plant and I know not to over water. I love the smell of Rosemary! I am going with a friend to a Farmer's Market in Winter Park, Florida this weekend and I might purchase some new herbs there!

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Posted by YanBz on February 3, 2011

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I need to get on the band wagon. My wife buys dill, parsley, and cilantro every week (which we usually don't eat all) so these could be some substantial savings and fun time for kids

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