Culinary plants, that is, those that are grown with the intention of taking advantage of them to improve the dishes that we will later eat, are very special since they can be kept in pots throughout their lives. In fact, there are those who even have them in the kitchen 😉.
But How to care for potted culinary plants? What do we need to know to be okay?
Having culinary plants is always a pleasure, a magnificent experience, because you know that with a minimum of attention you pay it, they will not miss anything. However, if this is the first time that we get one, we will surely have many doubts ... which we hope to resolve here.
Keep them in a place with (natural) light
It is the most important thing. It is true that there are some, such as parsley or basil, that can be in semi-shade, but that does not mean that they can grow without light. A) Yes, to prevent them from developing poorly, you should put them in a bright area (or where they receive at least 4 hours of direct light a day.
Water them regularly
The frequency of irrigation will vary depending on the area and the climate, but in principle it is advisable to water about 4 times a week during the hottest season and every 3-4 days the rest of the year. Use rainwater, without lime or mineral.
Fertilize them throughout the growing season
Culinary plants grow during virtually every warm month. Therefore, it is important to pay them with ecological fertilizers liquids following the indications specified on the container. This way, they will grow that it will be a pleasure to see them.
Transplant them every 2 years
There are many culinary plants that live for more than a year, so if we take into account that the nutrients in the substrate are lost as the roots absorb them, every 1-2 years it is necessary. transplant them. Thus, They will not lack for anything and they will be of much more use to you.
We hope these tips help you to enjoy your culinary plants more. 🙂
Good afternoon, I'm also a plant lover, in fact I have most of it in water, my apartment is small and I can't have many but if the few I have are in water, I would like to know if I can apply any fertilizer to them. Thank you
Hello isbael.
It is not advisable to have the plants in water, unless they are aquatic, since their roots are not prepared to live in those conditions.
I would advise you to plant them in a pot, with substrate, and a plate underneath if you wish so that the apartment does not get dirty. So you could pay them.
A greeting.