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If you love food and have a passion for cooking then you know that herbs<\/a> are essential in any kitchen. With mint, coriander, parsley, or chives you can whip some magic in any kitchen but the worst feeling is when you look in your cupboard and you have no herbs left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the time of day you might not be able to go to the supermarket. So, what if there was a solution to this problem? Well, there is! Growing your own herbs means you no longer need to rely on someone else to have your favourite herb in stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can grow your own herbs<\/a><\/strong> and have an unlimited supply for all your cooking adventures. Keep reading to find out more about creating your own herb garden!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Growing Conditions for Herbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to learn about growing herbs is what conditions they need to thrive. Unless you know what they need to grow successfully you might end up spending money for no reason as you\u2019ll have to buy seeds again\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, to avoid wasting money and time, let\u2019s take a look at what you need for herbs to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Sun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, herbs need to be kept in bright, sunny places. That means, if you\u2019re planning on growing herbs outside then you should pick an open, light location. However, if you want to grow your herbs inside then a windowsill is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though sunlight is important, some herbs such as mint and parsley might require partial shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Soil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to soil, you need to make sure you have well-draining soil for your herbs to grow. The majority of herbs grow best in organic soil with a little compost mixed in. In terms of PH levels, you want to aim for 6.0 to 7.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An easy way to ensure you have the right soil is by buying a potting mix for herbs. It\u2019s especially helpful if you\u2019ve never grown herbs before and don\u2019t want to make mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like with many plants, the water requirements will vary from one herb to another. For example, basil needs more water than others like sage which can live in lower water conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you\u2019re wondering about specific herbs then this list of the top 5 herbs to grow will give you an idea of what the most popular herbs need to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>The Top 5 Herbs to Grow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to say what the most popular herb is as there are so many to choose from. However, chives is definitely a top contender when it comes to the most common herb to grow as it goes wonderfully in several meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Chives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you buy chives in your local shop you normally only see the stem, but did you know that the plant grows flowers when planted?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being delicious, growing this beautiful herb can brighten up your day with its lovely purple colour. Here are the conditions for growing herbs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n