Plantings kinda cool. Through planting were able to get fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs. Planting is not something that can be done quickly. It requires time, consistency, care and some technique. It can take a few months for plants to fully develop and harvest.

The most basic form you just need soil, water and light. But it can get pretty complicated.

  • The soil you choose can affect how your plants going to grow. The soil is where the seed lays roots which it uses to soak up water and nutrients.
  • You can also feed your plants! They eat organic matter and there is plant food and liquid fertilizer that has nutrients that help your plants grow big.
  • For indoor plants, there are grow lights
  • Plants need different amounts of sunlight and even then just direct sunlight can be harmful. A filter of sorts that can shade some light can be helpful for plants to grow

Im attempting to grow Basil, Oregano, Cilantro, Chives, and Parsley.

Basil

Fast grower

Germination: 5-10d|Seedling: 2-3w|Harvest: 6-8w

Basil loves heat and grows fast - pinch flowers early to keep leaves coming all season.

Basil leaves growing in a garden
Basil

Oregano

Hardy

Germination: 8-14d|Seedling: 3-4w|Harvest: 10-12w

Slow to start but incredibly hardy; it gets more flavorful as it matures and dries well.

Oregano plant with small aromatic leaves
Oregano

Cilantro

Cool weather

Germination: 7-10d|Seedling: 2-3w|Harvest: 3-4w

Cilantro is a sprinter - it bolts to seed quickly in heat, so succession-plant every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply.

Cilantro leaves in soft daylight
Cilantro

Chives

Low effort

Germination: 10-14d|Seedling: 3-4w|Harvest: 8-10w

One of the most low-maintenance herbs you can grow; once established, just snip and they keep regrowing.

Chives growing upright in a garden bed
Chives

Parsley

Slow starter

Germination: 14-21d|Seedling: 4-6w|Harvest: 10-12w

Parsley is notoriously slow to germinate - soaking seeds overnight before planting can help speed things up noticeably.

Parsley growing in a home garden
Parsley

Things im worried about

  • Water amount? poured from the top post sowing
  • How much fertilizer to place on top of the seeds