Patio Herb Garden

1. Planting: Your garden kit includes everything you need for a successful herb garden. We recommend keeping this kit out on a porch or patio, rather than indoors. Your herbs thrive with at least 5-6 hours of direct sun every day and enjoy cool evenings, as long as the temperature does not dip below 50 degrees. If the weather is forecasted to be over 90 degrees or below 50 degrees, we recommend moving your garden inside for brief periods.

2. Watering: Get in the habit of checking on your garden every morning until you get a feel for how often it needs to be watered. Always take advantage of rainwater by letting it do the work for you. When temperatures soar over 90 degrees, you’ll need to hydrate your garden every day. Remember to always water the topsoil, not the plants. Your grow bag will drain excess water, so there’s no fear of overwatering.  

3. Fertilizing: Your Patio Herb Garden Kit includes all the plant nutrients your herbs need to thrive throughout the season. Remember to mark your calendars for the 30 day and 60 day feeding schedule.

4. Harvesting: You can begin enjoying your herb harvests approximately 2-3 weeks after planting when the plants have enough foliage to maintain growth. Up to 60% of each herb can be harvested at one time. Harvest your herbs early in the morning, before the heat of the day for best flavor. Regular harvests will also keep you in tune with how your garden is thriving.

5. Pruning: Pruning herbs keeps them growing strong. Pruning or cutting off leaves and parts of the herb stems will signal the plant to continue growing and keep your garden thick and lush. Pruning can be accomplished by pinching with your fingers for the smaller stems or using clean shears for heavier work.