There are annual spicy plants that you can grow very easily and quickly. Literally within 2-3 weeks, mustard, coriander and arugula will already give spicy herbs. These herbs sprout within 3-4 days, and after 10-15 days you can already pinch the leaves. They can be sown in pots with soil, then the plants will give greens longer and form large rosettes. And you can grow them without earth, then you will get tender and perfectly clean greens. This method is very convenient for winter cultivation. To do this on the bottom of a large flat container (depth of 3 cm – 5 cm), for example, a large plate – put in several layers of paper napkins and moisten them. Pour the seeds thickly over the surface of the napkins, cover the container with a film and put it in a warm place. As soon as the seeds sprout – take them out into the light. When growing spicy herbs in this way, the most important thing is not to forget to water the plants often, so that the napkins do not dry out.

Basil

One of the most popular spicy herbs in kitchens around the world. Its aroma and delicate flavor will make salads and hot dishes, sauces and even desserts – delicious. Growing basil at home from seeds is not difficult at all. Seeds are sown in moist soil, slightly to 1 cm, sprinkle with substrate and cover with a film so that the top layer does not dry out. Sprouts appear within a week. After the appearance of 3-4 leaves, basil is planted in pots, leaving between plants about 5 cm. After 7-8 leaves – pinch off the top and basil will start to give a lot of side shoots. Feed basil once every 2-3 weeks with a full mineral and organic fertilizer. Do not forget to water the plants, they do not tolerate drying, but also do not flood, keep the ground moderately moist all the time. Buy seeds better from reliable sellers. Old seeds will not sprout well. For home cultivation, we have a special kind of basil room mixture of varieties. This includes varieties with green and purple leaves. Well grow on windowsills varieties: Lemon, Red Ruby, Salad Leaf.

Marjoram (Origano)

This plant has been valued as a spicy and very ornamental plant since the time of Ancient Greece. It is added to salads, vegetable and fish dishes, used fresh and dried. This perennial plant has lush branching bushes covered with silvery downy leaves. Seeds of marjoram are sown almost without embedding, sprinkled with soil no more than 3 mm. Then the crops are moistened from a sprayer, cover with a film and put in a warm place (from +22 ° C). Sprouts appear long, up to 2-3 weeks, have patience. But then marjoram will grow at you for many years. Sprouted plants are planted at a distance of 6 cm. An adult bush of marjoram at home grows to a height of 40 cm.

Rosemary

It is hard to imagine any cuisine in the world without rosemary. Without it it is impossible not the famous sauce “balsamic”, nor spicy vinegars, nor marinades, nor the famous seasoning “Provencal herbs”. Grow rosemary at home from seeds is worth at least for its beauty. In pots it looks great, and will decorate not only the kitchen windowsill, but also the window of the bedroom or living room. In a container, rosemary often grows even better than in the garden. The plant forms a dense bush, about 40 cm high, with small silvery leaves that resemble pine needles. Before sowing rosemary seeds, soak them in water for a few hours. It is best to sow the seeds in sand or vermiculite, burying them 3 mm deep. Then spray the seeds with water from a sprayer and place them in a very warm place, at a temperature of +25°C.

Thyme

This plant is one of the best for growing at home. Its rich flavor has been appreciated since ancient times. The bushes, covered with small silver-green leaves, do not exceed 30 cm. Small thyme seeds are mixed with sand before sowing to make it easier to sow. Thyme likes light and not too fertile soil. You can mix half peat with sand or buy a substrate for cacti. Seeds are buried only 1 mm – 2 mm and sprayed with water from a sprayer. Seeds are covered with glass and put not only in a warm, but also in a bright place. Seeds of thyme germinate exactly in the light. But the light should be diffused, not direct sunlight. After the appearance of seedlings – the glass is removed. Watering small seedlings do only as they dry out, do not overwater. Seeds of thyme sprout quickly and amicably. To make the bushes dense – cut them off more often. Do not let the plant bloom, then the greens will be tender.

Seeds for growing spicy herbs can be bought very inexpensively, and the value of these plants for cooking and interior – high. At home – even a beginner can grow these tasty and useful plants.

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• Cyclamen or alpine violet. Very delicate and incredibly beautiful plant. If he provides proper care, will bloom almost continuously. In the first time of growth, it builds up the root system. Only in the third year will appear flower stalks. Care is very simple, but it is worth remembering that cyclamen does not like heat and stuffiness at all;
• Adenium or desert rose. Quite unpretentious in care – it only needs a lot of light and quite rare watering. Sprouts will begin to sprout about 10 days after sowing seeds. Immediately begins to form the trunk – it will grow in width, and on the top will grow leaves. It will bloom in 2-3 years;
• Plumeria or frangipani. It blooms very beautifully and also emits an incredible exotic fragrance. Plumeria grows quickly, can reach two meters in height. But it needs special care: often transplant, grow in a sunny and maximally spacious place, as well as frequent watering;
• Stinging pepper. Such a plant not only looks incredibly attractive, but it will also be loved by those who like spicy. Seeds germinate very quickly, and begin to bloom in the same year. Difficulty in care is only in the fact that in winter you need artificial light and a high level of humidity;
• Lemons – they can grow right on your windowsill. Grow these trees will be able to everyone. Only they begin to bear fruit not quickly at all;
• Pelargonium. Flowers from seeds grow quickly, and it will bloom in a year after planting;
• Cacti. You can grow from seeds even them! And it is not difficult to do this. The main thing is to choose a very light soil based on sand, and moisten the earth as carefully as possible from the pulverizer;
• Balsamin. Seeds should be soaked in manganese for 10 minutes. Germinate quickly, care for balsamines is easy – it is one of the most favorite plants of flower growers.

There are also fast-growing indoor flowers from seeds:

• Benjamin ficus. Grow ficus from seeds is quite simple. The container after their sowing should necessarily be covered with a film or glass to keep high humidity. Sprouts will appear in about 10 days;
• Orange chlorophytum. This is a completely unpretentious plant, which is just grown from seeds. Seeds are first germinated by dropping them for about a month in water. The plant grows quickly, and therefore it needs to be transplanted regularly;
• Multifaceted dracaena. Even those who have never grown anything before can grow it. Seeds can take a long time to sprout, so they need to be soaked in a growth stimulant or wrapped in a damp cloth.

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• Vegetable and berry seedlings need to be provided with space, so choose a larger pot, up to 40 cm in diameter and 20 cm in height. The material of the pot can be any – plastic, clay, the main thing is that there are holes at the bottom to drain excess moisture. If the pot is not new, and you have grown something in it before, it should be rinsed well, poured over with boiling water and treated with a solution of potassium permanganate to protect the seedling from pests.
• What soil should I plant a home garden in? It is better to use a purchased soil mixture for potted plants, which contains all the necessary substances for growth and development, as well as minimizes the risk of pest infestation. You can prepare the mixture at home with your own hands from sod, peat and compost. If you have a garden plot fertilized with organic matter, you can take the soil from there. Good drainage in the planting container is important – expanded clay, pebbles. Its presence will allow the root system to breathe and protect it from decay due to waterlogged soil.
• It is necessary to choose special varieties of vegetables, the root system of which will be comfortable in a limited space.
• An important condition is the ability of plants to self-pollinate – specially bred hybrids have such properties, and we choose them.
• Take care of sufficient moisture and nutrition. Watering is best done with settled warm water. Feed with liquid fertilizer once a week, as soon as the first four leaves appear. Biohumus is used as an organic fertilizer.
• Good lighting is a prerequisite for the good development and fruiting of your garden: even the slightest shadow from a neighboring pot jeopardizes the future harvest. If there is not enough light, you can illuminate artificially: LED lamps or LED strips with a different spectrum (red, blue, white) are suitable.
• The rest of the rules are the same as for street or greenhouse relatives: to speed up the hatching process, cover the pot with a film, not forgetting to moisten and warm the soil, regularly check the grown plant for diseases, pests, and, if necessary, disinfect it with special means.

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