Growing Herbs

When can we start/ How do we do it?
We can start planting herbs now. Well, as soon as we get the supplies. It is harder to grow herbs in the winter because of the cold weather. To start, we need some pots that are 20cm deep, we can either use one long pot or multiple smaller ones. The bigger the pot is, the better because it lets the roots of the herbs grow. We also need soil mix that is not too rich. To prepare the soil to grow the herbs:
"mix two parts sterilized potting soil and one part coarse sand or perlite. To ensure sweetness of the soil, add a cut of ground limestone per bushel of soil -- or 1 teaspoon of lime per 5-inch pot. There should be an inch of gravel at the bottom of each pot to ensure good drainage."
(http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/herbs/ne208hrb.htm#Indoor%20Herb%20Gardening)
The best way to keep them alive is to not over water them. I think that we should use a mister.


What type?
There are many different type of herbs that we can plant. Sage, parsley and
thyme can be used in food and also have medical purposes, they are good
for sore throats, colds and coughs. Hyssop is good for bronchitis, and
yarrow is good for lowering fevers. I think that any of these would be good.


Issues/Concerns:
Herbs need at least 4 hours of sunlight a day. From what I have read, the best way
to keep the herbs alive is to move the pots with the sun. They also need to be protected from the wind, but they can just live in the greenhouse.






Information on different types of herbs.
http://www.herb.co.za/herb-gardening/potted-sunshine.htm