Culinary Herb Collection Sprouting and Care Instructions

Growing and Care Information

• Carefully apply your decal to the outside of the colored planter base.

• Put the large compressed germination disks in the bottom of the base.

• Slowly pour 3 cups of water directly onto the disks in the bottom of the base.

• Use a plastic fork or spoon to aerate and mix the soil.

• Gently press the soil smooth.

• Plant your seeds in groups  and space each seed at least 1/3” apart.

• Empty the pack of seeds into your palm so you can control placement.

• All seeds should be covered with a thin layer of soil (1/8”).

• Save any extra seeds in the pack to add in the future if you would like.

• Place your herb stakes  near each grouping.

• Put the clear top of the biosphere on and make sure that the tabs are lined up.

• Put your Culinary Herb Garden near a window in bright indirect light where it will not be easily knocked over.

• Seeds also like heat when germinating, so be sure that the planter is not too cool.  72-80 degrees is the ideal temperature for sprouting.

• You can tell how dry the soil is by the weight of the planter.  Add water as required to keep the soil moist on a weekly basis.

• Your seeds should sprout in 1-3 weeks.

• Leave the top on until the plants have reached the top, or prune plant as needed and leave the top on.

• Once plants have sprouted, they will thrive in full sun and like lots of water.

• Keep the soil moist and do not allow do dry out for long .

• Frequently harvest to encourage bushy plants and additional harvests.

Methods of Drying Herbs
Air Dry
Form a single layer on top of clean paper and place in a dry, warm, and shady place.  Herbs will dry in about 10 days.
Microwave
Microwave for several minutes
Oven
Place in oven overnight with just the pilot light on.

Please email us at service@uniquegardener.com if you have any questions or experience any issues with this item.  Please email us directly and do not contact the reseller you purchased this from.