I planted
seeds 2-3 months ago of six different herbs in those little pellets that swell when wet. Once they reached 2 inches, I put half of each outside in a window box on my deck in full sun, and the other half inside in 4" pots in front of a sunny window. All
plants are watered daily after 6pm. Below is my experience:
Oregano- sprouted almost immediately (2-3days). Grew quickly to 4-5 inches long indoors and then the roots rotted. (too much water). Outside they are still alive but only 1 to 2 inches tall and don't appear to have grown at all for weeks.
Rosemary- took the longest to sprout. Only 3 of the six planted grew. I kept them inside, they are now only about 3 inches long but fragrant. Don't appear to have grown much in the last few weeks.
Chives-Not doing well outside; still alive but not progressing much. The inside
plants are very long but not as thick as the
plants I've seen pictures of.
Sage-Not doing well outside either. Inside
plant is
growing like crazy. Very tall and fragrant but not very sturdy.
Parsley-Dried up outside, inside still doing very well.
Thyme-Also sprouted very quickly, inside
plant is now a tangle of 7-8 inch long young, floppy, fragrant
plants. Outside they are not as long but are standing sturdier. I think they are beginning to dry out though.
Not sure what to do to make them more hearty,or when to actually start using them.