Winter · Indoor Herbs Fresh Herbs All Winter, Right on Your Windowsill When the garden goes quiet, your kitchen window can keep the harvest going. There is something special about cutting a few leaves of fresh basil or chives in the middle of January, when everything outside is grey and frozen. And it doesn't take a greenhouse. A bright windowsill, the right herbs, and a few simple habits are enough. The hard part is not planting, it's keeping them alive. Short days, dry heating air, and too much water kill more indoor herbs than anything else. Here is how to avoid all three and keep your herbs growing until spring. The Biggest Challenge: Winter Light In Central and Northern Europe, a December day can bring as little as seven or eight hours of weak daylight. Most herbs want at least six hours of direct light , so placement matters more than anything else. South-facing window: the best spot by far. West-facing comes second. As close to the glass as possible: ...
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