Flavor at Fingertips

Fresh herbs from kitchen wall transform any dish! Grow basil, chives, parsley right where you cook. Maximum convenience!

Essential Herbs for Apartment

• Basil: Pizza, pasta, sauces (full sun)
• Chives: Eggs, salads, everything (too easy)
• Parsley: Universal seasoning (partial shade ok)
• Mint: Teas, drinks, desserts (invasive, separate pot!)
• Rosemary: Meats, potatoes (little water)

Building Herb Wall

• Height: 40-100cm above counter (easy reach)
• Pots: 1-2 liters per plant
• Window proximity: Minimum 2-3h direct sun
• LED grow light: Alternative for dark kitchens
• Firm support: Wet herbs are heavy!

Ideal Substrate

• 50% potting soil
• 30% worm castings
• 20% perlite (drainage)
• Avoid compact soil (roots suffocate)

Smart Watering

• Basil, mint: Soil always moist
• Rosemary, thyme: Let dry between waterings
• Parsley, chives: Moist but not waterlogged
• Finger test: Insert 2cm, if dry, water
• Ideal time: Early morning

Correct Harvesting

• Always cut above a node (stimulates growth)
• Maximum 1/3 of plant at a time
• Harvest in morning (maximum essential oil)
• Young leaves = milder flavor
• Flowers: Remove to prolong harvest (except basil)

Fertilization

• Liquid worm castings biweekly (NPK 4-6-2)
• Diluted old coffee 1:10 (nitrogen)
• Aquarium water (nutrient-rich)

Combinations That Work

• Pot 1: Basil + thyme
• Pot 2: Parsley + chives
• Pot 3: Mint alone (isolated!)
• Pot 4: Rosemary + sage

Conclusion

Fresh herbs in kitchen are culinary game-changer! Start with 3-5 favorites, expand as confidence grows. Your dishes will never be the same!