| Growing medical herbs is an excellent hobby or | | | | growing medical herbs, this is it. Use good, rich soil to |
| business on the side. The art and science of this | | | | encourage healthy growth. |
| process has been refined over the years, so you | | | | If you're growing herbs indoors, remember to ensure |
| probably shouldn't have any problems growing herbs | | | | that proper drainage for the plants is provided. |
| on your own. They're healthful, popular and most of | | | | Soaked herbs are prone to fungal growth, which can |
| all, easy to care for. | | | | kill plants easily. To avoid over-watering, you might |
| If you wish to start growing medical herbs, start with | | | | want to try using a mister to ensure that the soil is |
| good, healthy plants. Find a reliable supplier or herbalist | | | | moist but not too wet. |
| to help you. If you want to grow herbs organically, | | | | Although most herbs do all right with only 6 hours of |
| start with seeds or find a local nursery that doesn't | | | | sunshine, you might want to locate them on the |
| use chemicals. | | | | south side of your house or garden to get the most |
| Growing herbs is best done before spring, when you | | | | light. Herbs tend to grow fast and thrive, so you |
| can begin planting seeds, cuttings or starter plants. | | | | might want to re-pot to ensure that they have |
| Make sure to use fertile soil. If there's one secret to | | | | sufficient room to grow. |