Plant watering guide › Herbs (kitchen garden)
How often to water herbs
Lamiaceae
Spring–autumn 4 days
Winter 6 days
In a bright room, water your herbs about every 4 days from spring to autumn and every 6 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 4 days | every 5 days |
| November and March | every 5 days | every 6 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 6 days | every 8 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add herbs. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
By a window (lots of sun)
A sunny window
Seasonal notes
Winter
- Bring it to a bright window in winter
Summer
- In summer, water in the morning
Tips for your herbs
- Herbs like at least 4 hours of sun a day
- Pinch the tips to grow a bushier plant
- Harvest before it flowers for the best flavor
Trellis
Add your herbs and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 4 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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