Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Your Home Garden

Paramjeet Dhillon
Oct 9
2 min read

Introduction

Growing herbs at home is easy, fun, and healthy. Fresh herbs not only improve the taste of your food but also provide natural health benefits.

Even if you have a small balcony or a kitchen window, you can grow your herbs.

Here are 7 easy herbs you can grow at home:

1. Basil (Tulsi / Holy Basil)

Potted basil plant with green leaves and purple flowers in sunlight, set against a blurred background of a traditional building.

A must-have herb at home, especially for its medicinal properties.
Easy to grow in pots near windows with sunlight.
Great for tea, cooking, and maintaining a healthy immune system.

2. Mint (Pudina)

Top view of vibrant green mint leaves in a small pot against a blurred brown background, highlighting the freshness and texture.

Fast-growing and refreshing herb.
Perfect for drinks, chutneys, and salads.
Thrives in partial sunlight; keep soil moist.
It can grow in small pots or hanging planters.

3. Coriander (Dhaniya)

Fresh green coriander plant with vibrant leaves in a garden setting. Brown soil is visible in the background, and there's a natural, lush feel.

Commonly used in Indian cooking.
Grows well in cooler months, such as October–December.
Requires well-drained soil and regular watering.
Use Harit Mantra Potting Mix for better growth in containers.

4. Rosemary (Gulmehendi)

Potted rosemary plant in a terracotta pot on a wooden surface. The green leaves contrast against a plain gray background.

An aromatic herb used in cooking and as a fragrance.
Needs sunny spots and moderate watering.
It can grow in balcony pots or terraces.

5. Thyme (Ajwain)

Green thyme plant with small leaves and upright stems, growing in dark brown soil. The setting is outdoors with a soft-focus background.

Small, hardy herb ideal for indoor gardens.
Can be used in soups, sauces, and herbal teas.
Requires well-draining soil — perfect with Harit Mantra Potting Mix.

6. Curry Leaves (Mehndi Leaves)

Potted curry leaves plant on a wooden table, set in a sunny garden with red and white flowers in the background, creating a serene atmosphere.

Essential for Indian cooking.
Grows well in a sunny balcony pot.
Use Harit Mantra Vermicompost to keep leaves fresh and green.

7. Lemon grass

Lemon grass plant with long, thin leaves with smell of lemon in leaves the scene is minimalistic, emphasizing the plant's vibrant color.

Adds a citrusy flavor to drinks and recipes.
Grows easily in pots with sunlight.
Excellent for health drinks and herbal teas.

Tips for Growing Herbs at Home

Use Harit Mantra Ready-to-Use vermicompost for airy, nutrient-rich soil.
Feed herbs with Harit Mantra Vermicompost every 2–3 weeks for healthy growth.
Keep small pots near sunlit windows or balconies.
Water moderately — avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Harvest regularly to encourage more growth and fresh leaves.

Conclusion

Growing herbs at home is simple, rewarding, and healthy. Fresh herbs add flavor to your food, keep your home fragrant, and give a touch of green to your living space.

Start your home herb garden today and enjoy fresh, organic herbs all year round with Harit Mantra! 🌿