6 Herbs You Can Grow in Water and Keep at Home for a Whole Year

Here’s how to grow plants in water: First, cut twigs from a buried plant. Choose the youngest ones, with a soft texture and delicate colors. The length should be approximately 15 cm. Remove the leaves closest to the base, to allow roots to spread and prevent water from becoming moldy.

Put the twigs in a container such as a pot, a glass bottle or even a plastic one: cover the part at the height of the roots with a strip of paper or a piece of fabric. The shade thus created will prevent the formation of algae on the bottom and on the roots, which should never be exposed to direct light.

Choose a container with a narrow neck, so as to support the twig more easily, but avoid those that are too narrow as they would not allow the roots to “breathe” properly.

First, change the water once a week: after white roots have formed in the water, i.e. after 2 to 6 weeks, you will not need to change it.

Here are the 6 herbs you can grow in water:

1. Rosemary: if you choose “woody” twigs, they will take longer to create roots, while younger ones will do so more quickly. Place the container in a sunny area of ​​the house.
2. Sage: cut the twigs in spring and put them in water. Keep them in a bright, airy place as sage tends to develop mold.
3. Mint: it is one of the easiest plants to grow in water, you just need to immerse a few twigs in a jar.
4. Tarragon: to grow it in water, you need to take a few branches from the plant in spring when new ones grow. Store in a warm, sunny place. The French variety is excellent for cooked preparations, while the Russian variety is ideal for salads.
5. Basil: this plant also grows very easily in water. Cut the basil before the flowering stage and place the container in a bright location.
6. Peppermint: It will develop roots in water very quickly.