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5. Ajwain (Carom)
Uses: Digestive and medicinal uses
Light: Bright, indirect light
Tip: Grows easily from cuttings and spreads well in pots
6. Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)
Uses: Cooking, medicinal use
Uses: Digestive and medicinal uses
Light: Bright, indirect light
Tip: Grows easily from cuttings and spreads well in pots
Uses: Cooking, medicinal use
Light: Full sun
Tip: Needs a bigger pot and well-drained soil
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Choose a balcony with filtered sunlight—herbs love light but not scorching direct rays in the monsoon. An east-facing balcony is ideal.
If it rains heavily, place the pots under a shade or awning to prevent overwatering.
Use terracotta or plastic pots with drainage holes to avoid root rot. You can also upcycle:
A good herb mix = 50% garden soil + 30% compost + 20% sand or cocopeat
Add neem cake or natural fungicide to prevent fungal infections during monsoon.
Keep the soil moist and cover seed pots with a transparent plastic sheet until sprouting.
Water only when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. Avoid watering during heavy rains to prevent fungus and rot.
Use a spray bottle for delicate herbs like coriander and tulsi.
Monsoon means more moisture—and pests!
Natural remedies:
Pick herbs when they are fresh and green. Regular harvesting:
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Want your herb garden to look as good as it smells?
Starting a balcony herb garden during the 2025 monsoon is one of the easiest, most rewarding ways to stay connected with nature—especially for city dwellers. From adding flavor to your food to boosting your immunity, herbs are the unsung heroes of the plant world.
Plus, watching your herbs grow while the rain pours outside is a kind of therapy in itself. So grab a few pots, some seeds, and let this monsoon be the beginning of your herbal green journey.
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Q1. Which herbs grow best during the Indian monsoon?
Tulsi, mint, coriander, lemongrass, and ajwain grow beautifully during monsoon.
Q2. Can I grow herbs from kitchen cuttings?
Yes! Mint, lemongrass, and ajwain regrow easily from stems or roots.
Q3. How do I protect herbs from overwatering in the rainy season?
Place pots under a covered area and ensure drainage holes are clear. Avoid watering during rain.
Q4. Do herbs need full sunlight?
Most herbs need bright but indirect sunlight—ideal for Indian balconies.
Q5. How long do herbs take to grow?
Most herbs germinate in 5–10 days and are ready to harvest within 3–6 weeks.