Here is a simple sensory fix avaiable well before the warmth of summer sun seeps into our bones. Edible seedlings! Though the soil may be too chilly outdoors, a pot of herbs on the window still satisfy. For those who groan at the memory of failed episodes of the past, take heart little ones, this is sure to please!
If you do nothing more then prepare a small favorite pot filled with sterile seed starting mix, cover the surface with seeds, I know Basil works well but your choice; Oregano or marjoram or dill would all work too, maybe tarragon or chives? But the point is to cover the entire soil surface with seeds, then lightly cover with additional seed starting mix.
I am selecting Arugula, love that tangy flavor!
I have one little trick; I keep two bags of sterile seed starting mix, one is dampened in the bag. I use the damp soil to fill the pot. The other is dry, which is much easier to sprinkle over tiny herb seeds.
Once covered, lightly, I then use a very gentle sprinkling of tepid water to hold them in place.
Once the sprouts appear to have at least a few true leaves; just snip off as needed!
These trimmings won't kill your sprouts, consider it pruning! They will re grow within a few days to offer you a taste of sunshine before the true warm days of late spring and early summer are upon us! Of course this is a short term fix because seed starting mix has no nutrients, so you will only have a few weeks at the most to enjoy these indoor treats...but the sun is just around the corner, I promise!
PS>Broccolli sprouts, though not an herb, are incredibly healthful and delicious to add to salads or as a garnish on cooked dishes! Be creative and follow your own palette!
Bon apetite!
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