To have flavorful dishes for daily meals, herbs are one of the ingredients that play important role in that success. When adding extra little herbs, your dishes will be more delicious, they not only make your dishes more perfect but also more beautiful. Just a little herb that is enough to make your dishes tastier than ever. So, to convenience more on using anytime, you can grow them in pots or containers at your home.
That is the reason why in the pots today, we want to share 10 fast-growing herbs that you can grow from seeds. They are easy to grow and just need to require minimum care. They grow well in any condition, whether in the garden or grown in the home. And just a short time, about under one month they are ready to harvest firstly. And if you love eating the dishes which have the taste of the herbs, let’s grow them in your house right now. Growing them and enjoying what can they bring!
#1 Basil
When it comes to fast-growing herbs that germinate quickly, basil is the winner. Because it is sensitive to cold weather, make sure when you plant the seeds, the temperature remains above 10 C.
#2 Cilantro
Cilantro (or coriander) is usually grown from seeds and emerge quickly.
#3 Sage
Unlike basil or cilantro, you’ll have to wait a little longer for sage, around 2-3 weeks, which is still fast compared to other slow germinating herbs like parsley. The best time to plant its seeds is when the temperature is around or above 15 C.
#4 Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a powerful medicinal herb that is also used as a leafy vegetable. This annual plant germinates as quickly as basil. Germination time is 4 12 days.
#5 Oregano
This quick-growing herb pops up in a week or two from seeds. It loves a warm temperature of around 15 C.
#6 Fennel
If you soak the seeds before planting, fennel seedlings will emerge quickly, within a few days. Germination time is 6-12 days.
#7 Chives
The best way to propagate chives is the division but you can still grow it from seeds both indoors and outdoors. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed mix, and keep them in a warm spot that receives indirect sunlight.
#8 Mint
Mint grows best from cuttings, but seed propagation works as well. And because this herb can tolerate shade, you can also grow it indoors. Just keep the soil slightly moist and provide bright morning sun and indirect light to watch it thrive.
#9 Dill
This fragrant herb is both easy to grow and fast-germinating, you may see the sprouts in 1 to 3 weeks. It does best in full sun and well-draining soil.
#10 Thyme
Thyme seeds can germinate in one or two weeks if the conditions are favorable. Thyme grows best when the temperature is around 21 C.