Your grow guide

You've got this. Let's grow your Kitchen Herbs.

Basil, cilantro and chives, from tin to snipping. Six short steps, then we'll walk you through every stage.

Day counter

When did you plant?

We'll tell you what to expect each day, so you never wonder if it's working.

Watch: planting a windowsill kit, start to finish

Planting day

Plant in six steps

Timeline

What happens, day by day

Set your planting day above and we'll highlight where you are.

  1. Day 1PlantSoak, fluff, sow and water. That is it for today.
  2. Days 3 to 6Quiet daysNothing showing yet is normal. Roots come first.
  3. Days 7 to 14First sproutsBasil and chives usually pop up first.
  4. Days 14 to 21Cilantro joinsCilantro takes a little longer. Keep going.
  5. Weeks 3 to 5True leavesStart feeding at half strength. Turn the tin for even growth.
  6. Weeks 6+Snip timeSnip a little from the top and your herbs keep growing.
Know your plants

Meet your herbs

Sweet Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Sprouts in
7 to 14 days
Light
Full sun
Outdoor zones
Annual

Snip tip: Pinch just above a pair of leaves to make it bushier.

Cilantro

Coriandrum sativum

Sprouts in
14 to 21 days
Light
Full to partial sun
Outdoor zones
Annual

Before you sow: Optional: Soak seeds for 24 hours prior to planting to prepare them for sprouting and to improve germination.

Snip tip: Snip the outer leaves first. New growth comes from the center.

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Sprouts in
7 to 14 days
Light
Full sun
Outdoor zones
3 to 9

Snip tip: Cut a few blades about an inch above the base. They grow right back.

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