Indoor gardening is always a great option, and if you’re considering growing herbs in your housing society flat, there’s nothing better. Thyme, Parsley, Basil, Tulsi, Mint, Rosemary, Cilantro, Oregano, Masterwork, and Fennel are some of the herbs that you can grow in your flat.

The Benefits of Growing Herbs

There are some primary benefits involved with growing herbs in a housing society flat.

• Growing herbs in a housing society flat requires just a small area
• It requires very less initial investment and maintenance
• Many herbs that have proven medicinal values can be used as a part of home remedy solutions
• Indoor herbs can be used as additives in food  items to make lip smacking dishes
• The natural smell of certain herbs can be used in aromatherapy
• You can cut down on the cost of buying herbs from the market
• Herbs can be used all round the year and for various purposes

There are some points that you need to keep in mind while growing herbs in a housing society flat, though.

The Type of Herb

Choose the herbs carefully as not all of them can grow in an indoor environment. Herbs which grow well in conditions involving less sunlight, air and soil are usually preferred for flats. Some herbs which are apt for indoor cultivation include Parsley, Cilantro, Basil, and Rosemary. Herbs like Chives are not an ideal choice for cultivating inside flats as they possess complex root systems that require large spaces to grow.

Ample Light Source

Light can be either from a natural source, sunlight, or from an artificial source, mainly fluorescent lights. Herbs require adequate amount of light for their growth and photosynthetic activity. Devoid of such light, herbs cannot survive. Hence, for growing herbs in a housing society, flat it is essential for you to choose a place which has enough supply of sunlight or artificial light.

Nutrition and Soil

Herbs require sufficient nutrition for their growth and development. Soil, being a major source of nutrition for herbs, contains all the essential elements that promote and sustain life. Some herbs require scanty soil whereas others require a lot. Fertilizers also provide an additional nutritional boost for herbs and ensure that their normal growth pattern doesn’t get disturbed. When you are setting up a container for growing herbs in a housing society flat, make sure that it contains right amount of soil and fertilizer.

Water Issues

Water your herbs regularly to prevent the soil from going dry. However, take care not to use too much water on the herbs. To ensure that the excess water is drained out, choose a pot with a hole at the bottom and fill it with layers of stones or broken tiles.

Proper Maintenance

Constantly monitor your herbs for any diseases or pest trouble. Ensure that the herbs are supplemented with fertilizers from time to time. You can pinch off the apical node in the herbs to get a bushy growth of stems and branching of roots instead of elongation of stems or deepening of roots.

Harvest your herbs at the right time and use them when required. You can also dry and store the herbs for long term use. Growing herbs in a housing society flat is a good option through which you can add a touch of greenery to your home.

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