Everyday wellness15 min
A Pot Each of Tulsi, Mint and Curry Leaf
Three kitchen herbs in pots by a window or balcony for fresh leaves every day. Planting, not medicine.
Fresh leaves a few steps away
Tulsi, mint and curry leaf are the three leaves most Indian kitchens reach for, and all three grow happily in pots on a sunny window or balcony. Having them close means you use them fresh, spend less on bunches and enjoy something green to tend. Gardening is a pleasant habit and not a treatment for any condition.
Use pots with drainage holes and good potting soil, and give the plants four to six hours of sun. Water when the top of the soil feels dry. Pinch mint often so it does not take over, and keep it in its own pot. Wash the leaves before eating. Keep pots and saucers free of standing water, since mosquitoes can breed in it.
Ingredients
- Three pots with drainage holes
- Potting soil and a small amount of compost
- A tulsi sapling, mint cuttings and a curry leaf sapling
How to prepare
- Fill each pot with soil and plant a sapling or cutting.
- Place them in a sunny spot and water well.
How to use
- Water when the top of the soil is dry.
- Pick leaves from the top, a few at a time, and wash before use.
Helpful habits
- Keep the mint in its own pot.
- Empty saucers so water does not stand.
Precautions
- Do not leave standing water in saucers because of mosquitoes.
- Wash leaves before eating.
- Gardening, not medicine.
Frequently asked questions
Which gets the most sun?
- Tulsi and curry leaf like full sun, mint likes some shade.
How often should I water?
- When the top of the soil is dry.
Can I grow them indoors?
- Only by a bright window.
