Learn how to grow natural spices at home with these tips for making an amazing spice garden!
Have you ever thought about always having fresh spices within reach? This exchange of industrialized products for natural ones is becoming more and more common, but many people are still afraid of the work of maintaining a vegetable garden. Believe me: knowing how to grow natural spices is much simpler than you might think and we'll show you!
If you want to know how to make a spice garden quickly and conveniently, continue reading this post and check out tips that will make all the difference!
How to make a spice garden?
The concern with healthy eating is nothing new and is increasingly becoming part of everyday life in Brazil. Proof of this is the survey carried out by Fiesp (Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo): the study shows that 80% of Brazilians seek healthy food .
Of course, natural foods are part of this quest for health, so it's not hard to find homes that have a vegetable garden with spices. Including, this is already a reality of apartments too.
If you're wondering if it's really possible to set up a spice garden in an apartment, the answer is yes! There are several devices on the market that allow this cultivation without any problems and we will tell you more about them right now.
For that, check out these valuable tips on how to grow natural spices at home:
1 – Be careful with the lighting
Your spices need special care and one of them is the incidence of sun. For them to grow very healthy, it is advisable to have at least 2 hours of sun a day.
2 – Watering must be daily
It is essential to water your garden with spices every day, but beware of excess water: the amount must be measured according to the size of the pots. The tip is to always do this in the early morning or late afternoon, avoiding the period of much sun in the middle of the day.
3 – Fertilize your vegetable garden
Fertilizers and inputs are very important to correct the natural deficiency of the soil. Fertilization must be carried out every 30 days and, since the seasonings will be consumed by you, the use of organic fertilizer is indispensable.
4 – Don’t plant your spices too close together
You can plant your spices in separate vases or in a planter, just be careful with the distance between one species and another, as each one requires a different type of care. Another important tip is to drain the vases, which can be done with pebbles at the bottom of the container.
5 – Make a vertical vegetable garden
Here is a simple solution for those who want to set up a spice garden in an apartment: the vertical garden. Just create a kind of panel to put on the wall and spread your vases or planters over it, taking the same care as a common vegetable garden.
What to plant in the spice garden?
There is no doubt that natural products bring millions of health benefits, but what to plant in the spice garden? Is there a more suitable species?
The answer is yes, but it varies depending on your region and its climate. Despite this, there are some seasonings that tend to do well all over Brazil, check it out:
- Rosemary
- Mint
- Oregano
- celery
- Thyme
- Scallion
- Coriander
- Basil
- Pepper
- Sage