Top Herbs to Grow at Home for Everyday Cooking
Fresh dhania on hot dal. Pudina in green chutney. Basil leaves in sabzi or lemon rice.
These small touches make Indian food taste better. But market herbs wilt fast and cost more each week.
Good news. You can grow fresh herbs and veggies at home from seeds available at IFFC Urban Gardens.
Even a small balcony or kitchen windowsill in your home can become your herb garden.
In this guide you will learn the top seeds to grow herbs easily at home. You do not need farming skills. Just pots, sunlight, and simple care.
Why Grow Your Own Kitchen Herbs in India
Growing kitchen herbs from seeds at home is easy and useful for everyday Indian meals.
What Makes Herbs Perfect for Urban Balconies
Seeds like coriander, Italian basil, parsley, chives and spring onion have fast germination and fit well in small pots and containers on balconies or windowsills.
Most plants sprout in a few days and give leaves often, so you get a fresh supply for your chutneys and curries.
Health Edge Over Store-Bought Herbs
Home grown herbs are fresh and pesticide-free. You control the soil and water, so leaves have more natural flavour and nutrition.
This makes your food taste better and helps you save money by reducing weekly market herb buys.
Top Herbs to Grow from Seeds at IFFC Urban Gardens
Here are the best seeds from your site that are perfect for daily Indian cooking:
Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
Coriander seeds grow into leafy dhania plants used to top dal, sabzi or biryani.
How to grow
Soak coriander seeds and sow them in soil. Harvest fresh leaves in about 30–35 days.
Italian Basil Seeds
Italian basil gives fragrant leaves for chutneys, rice, salads and sabzi. Very easy to grow from seeds.
How to grow
Sow basil seeds in a pot with well draining soil and place in sunlight.
Parsley Seeds
Parsley has mild flavour and adds brightness to dal, soup or rice.
How to grow
Sow parsley seeds evenly in a pot. Water lightly and keep bright light.
Chives Seeds
Chives grow thin green stalks. Use them in raita, dal or sabzi garnishes.
How to grow
Sow chives seeds shallowly in moist soil. Cut often for new leaves.
Spring Onion (Hara Pyaaz) Seeds
Grow spring onions for daily Indian meals. Harvest green tops for sabzi, roti sides or sambhar.
How to grow
Plant spring onion seeds in a narrow pot or tray. Water regularly and harvest green tops.
Easy Care Tips for Thriving Herbs
Herbs and veggie seeds grow well with simple care.
Water and Light
Water when top soil feels dry. Do not overwater in monsoon. Most herbs need 4–6 hours of sunlight. Mint and coriander can grow in partial shade.
Soil and Pots
Use light, well draining soil. Pots must have drainage holes so roots stay healthy.
Regular Cutting Helps Growth
Cut leaves often. This makes plants bushier and gives more harvests.
Quick Recipes Using Home Herbs
Fresh Herb Chutney
Blend coriander basil chives and lemon juice for bright chutney.
Spring Onion Sabzi
Cook spring onion with a pinch of salt for simple sabzi.
Herbed Dal
Add chopped coriander and chives to hot dal before serving for more aroma.
Home grown herbs from seeds make simple meals taste better every day.
Start Your Herb Garden Today
All seeds mentioned are available on IFFC Urban Gardens seeds collection.
Start with coriander basil chives or spring onion seeds for quick results. Growing herbs at home brings fresh flavour to your kitchen daily.
Visit the seeds section on your site and sow your first pot today:
https://iffcourbangardens.com/collections/seeds
Herbs to Grow at Home FAQs
What are the best herb seeds to grow at home for Indian cooking?
Coriander basil parsley chives and spring onion seeds are great for balconies and kitchen gardens.
How to grow coriander at home from seeds?
Sow coriander seeds in sunny pots with well draining soil and water lightly every day.
Is basil easy to grow from seeds?
Yes basil seeds sprout quickly and grow well with sunlight and regular watering.
Can parsley be used in Indian everyday cooking?
Yes parsley adds mild flavour to dal rice and sabzi garnishes.
What care do kitchen seeds need in Mumbai?
Seeds need good drainage moderate watering and enough sunlight for vibrant growth.
How to start a small herb garden indoors from seeds?
Use small pots with loose soil. Choose fast sprouting seeds like coriander and basil near a bright window.
Which herbs regrow after cutting?
Basil parsley coriander and chives regrow fast when cut regularly.
Best time to plant herb seeds in India
Post monsoon and winter are ideal for most herbs to sprout and grow well.
