How to Grow Herbs in a Greenhouse

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A greenhouse extends the time frame for growing herbs that your region's weather establishes. It allows you to grow herbs year-round if you want. You can grow most varieties of herbs in containers and move them outdoors during warm weather.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Decide what type of herbs to grow, which you determine by how you want to use them. If you're a cook, you might want more savory herbs, like basil or oregano. If you want to sell herbs, you might consider a more unique variety, or you might pick a variety of herbs for the way they smell.

Step2

Consider whether you want to plant herbs from seeds or use another form of germination. Like flowers, herbs can be annual or perennial plants.

Step3

Plant your herbs in a pot with enough soil for the herb to grow. To grow herbs, you need to use a well-drained soil. Some gardeners suggest using rocks, bark or other absorbent material to help prevent moisture buildup by the roots.

Step4

Allow the herbs to dry between watering. Your greenhouse should be located in an area that allows 6 hours of sunshine on your herbs. Most herbs only need one watering a day.

Step5

Prevent your herbs from heatstroke. More herbs die from excessive heat than cold. To prevent your herbs from overheating, use proper ventilation in your greenhouse. You may need to hang a shade cover over your herbs.

Step6

Maintain your herbs as they grow. Pinch back herbs to encourage them to grow in the shape of a bush. If plants get too tall, cut them and hang the herbs to dry in the greenhouse.