For a fresh finish
Parsley
A kitchen favorite for soups, salads, and finishing touches. Snip a little as needed once the plant is established.
Growing Herbs Indoors
Growing Herbs Indoors
The Growers Exchange · A garden closer to home
Bring a little
of the garden inside.
Fresh chives for your eggs. Parsley for the soup pot. A few fragrant leaves within reach of the kitchen. With the right light and care, a small indoor herb garden can keep good things growing.
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A bright spotPots that drainA few favorite herbs
Start small. Make it yours.
You don't need a whole garden.
Just a good place to begin.
Choose a few herbs you enjoy cooking with. Individual pots let you adjust the light and watering for each plant—and make it easy to move your favorites when they need a better spot.
For everyday cooking
Chives
A familiar onion flavor for eggs, potatoes, and savory dishes. A pot near the kitchen keeps a few fresh snips close at hand.
For a fragrant corner
Oregano
A flavorful choice for sauces and roasted vegetables. Give it plenty of light and a pot that drains freely.
Indoor growing still depends on good light. A dim shelf won't do the job, even for a small herb garden.
The essentials
A good view
isn't enough.
Give them good light.
Indoor conditions are different from the garden. Start with these three basics, then adjust your care to the herb you're growing.
Find your brightest spot.
Choose a sunny window. Short winter days may call for a grow light; follow the light manufacturer's directions for placement and timing.
Give water a way out.
Use pots with drainage holes and a well-draining potting mix. Empty saucers after watering so roots aren't left standing in water.
Check before you water.
Feel the soil instead of watering on a fixed schedule. Different herbs dry at different rates, especially as indoor growth slows.
Bringing outdoor pots inside?
Make the move
a gentle one.
Plan the transition before cold weather threatens tender herbs, rather than waiting until the last chilly evening.
- Inspect leaves, stems, and soil for pests before bringing pots indoors.
- Help plants adjust gradually to the change in light and surroundings.
- Keep pots away from heating vents, cold drafts, and freezing window glass.
- Expect a smaller harvest when light is limited; snip lightly and allow plants to regrow.
Ready to get growing?
Your next step:
a healthier indoor garden.
Our full guide walks you through light, pots, watering, and everyday care—so you can choose the setup that suits your home.
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