27 plants
Herbs: 27 Culinary and Windowsill Herb Care Guides
Kitchen herbs that can be grown on a bright windowsill with regular picking.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Herb
Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
Herb
Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
Herb
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Herb
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Herb
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
Herb
Coleus
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Herb
Common Sage
Salvia officinalis
Herb
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Herb
English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Herb
Garden Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Herb
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Herb
Kale
Brassica oleracea
Herb
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Herb
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Herb
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Herb
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Herb
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Herb
Peppermint
Mentha × piperita
Herb
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Herb
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Herb
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Herb
Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana
Herb
Sweet Marjoram
Origanum majorana
Herb
Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus
Herb
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Herb
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Herb
About this list
Most herbs want at least several hours of strong light and regular harvesting to stay bushy.
Quick answers
How often do herbs need watering?
The most common schedule among these 27 plants is every 1-2 days, but check each plant's own guide because needs vary with light, pot size and season.
What light do herbs prefer?
The most common light need among these plants is bright, direct.
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