Ever wondered if you could grow fresh herbs without soil? With just a glass of water and a sunny windowsill, you can regrow your favorite kitchen herbs at home. In this guide, you’ll discover the easiest culinary herbs to regrow in water, helpful care tips, and common mistakes to avoid. Let’s turn your leftovers into living plants!
Snip a healthy basil stem just below a leaf node, remove the lower leaves, and place it in a clear jar of water. You’ll see roots sprouting within a week.
Use freshly grown basil to enhance pasta dishes or make your own homemade pesto in minutes.
Take a fresh mint cutting about 10–15 cm long, remove lower leaves, and submerge the bottom part in water. Place it in a bright spot (but not direct sun).
Mint grows well year-round and is perfect for teas, mojitos, and desserts.
Keep the white base of a green onion and place it in a shallow bowl of water. New shoots will appear in just 2–3 days.
Top omelets, salads, or noodle soups with fresh-cut green onion from your kitchen window.
Choose a young, soft stem. Remove lower leaves and dip only the base in water. Change water frequently and be patient—it may take longer to root.
Ideal for homemade pizza, tomato sauces, or roasted vegetables.
Place the leftover heart of a romaine lettuce in a small bowl with water. It won’t regrow fully, but you’ll get a few fresh leaves in a week.
Use the regrown leaves as toppings for sandwiches or side salads.
Slow to root and prefers soil after initial propagation.
Highly prone to rot in water; better suited for soil propagation.
Requires nutrient-rich environments—hydroponics are necessary for success.
This helps monitor root development and water cleanliness.
Fresh water keeps bacteria at bay and roots healthy.
Place herbs near a well-lit window, but shield from strong midday sun.
Can I regrow all herbs in water?
Not all. Basil, mint, and green onion work well. Others like rosemary or sage require soil or more advanced techniques.
How long until I see roots?
Usually within 5–10 days for herbs like basil or mint, depending on conditions.
Tap water or filtered?
Tap water is fine, but let it sit for 24 hours to release chlorine. Filtered water is even better.
How long can herbs stay in water?
Some can grow for weeks in water (like green onion). For long-term growth, consider transferring to soil.
Regrowing herbs in water is an easy and eco-friendly way to add greenery and flavor to your home. Start with basil or mint, follow these simple tips, and watch your kitchen turn into a mini herb garden!
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