Plant instruction care

FRESH HERBS:
If not used immediately, the herbs can be stored in the freezer and they will be great for soups and stews.

PLANT CARE:

Basil
Basil is best kept in medium-rich, moist soil with a pot that drains excess water. Keep in full sun and in a warmer part of the house. Basil leaves are best used fresh in pasta sauces or on pizzas. Always add near the end of cooking so that it doesn’t lose its aroma.

Sage
Keep sage in full sunlight. It is important to keep the soil moist. If re-potting, use a light soil and make sure the water can drain through the bottom. Harvest leaves before they flower. Sage tastes great in stuffing and on meats such as pork.

Catnip
Keep in moist soil and in a sunny place. The leaves and stems of catnip can be infused for tea.

Thyme
Thyme grows best in moist, gritty soil under the sun. The leaves taste great fresh or dried on any meat!

All the pots were filled with greenhouse special soil less media + perlite. The media is disease free and the perlite helps to maintain adequate aeration in the pots. Herbs don't require lots of care and water, but do need some sunlight for photosynthesis. Place your herbs near big windows, or where light is available.
Water twice a week and always make sure that the water drains out the bottom. In most cases, people water the top soil, but fail to water enough causing the bottom soil layer to dry out. With twice a week watering schedule, you will never over water. Always use temperate water to prevent root shock.

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