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Best Herbs to Grow Indoors with Smart Gardens (2025)

Sep 21, 2025

Discover the top 7 herbs to grow in a Smart Garden. From basil to mint, these easy indoor plants bring fresh flavor to your kitchen all year.

Introduction

One of the best things about owning a Smart Garden is that you can grow fresh herbs right in your kitchen — no soil, no mess, and no guesswork. But which herbs grow best indoors? In this guide, we’ll share the top 7 herbs that thrive in Click & Grow Smart Gardens, along with tips for getting the most out of your harvest.

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1. Basil
Grows quickly and thrives in Smart Soil
Perfect for Italian dishes, pesto, or fresh salads
One of the most popular starter pods

2. Mint
Refreshing for drinks, teas, and desserts
Very hardy and easy to grow indoors
Can be harvested multiple times per cycle

3. Parsley
Slow grower but very rewarding
Excellent garnish for soups, sauces, and salads
Works well in both Smart Garden 3 and 9

4. Thyme
Compact and fragrant
Ideal for stews, roasted meats, and marinades
Extremely low maintenance

5. Cilantro (Coriander)
Bold flavor, perfect for Mexican and Asian recipes
Grows quickly but best enjoyed fresh
Needs regular harvesting to prevent bolting

6. Dill
Great for pickling, sauces, and fish dishes
Delicate leaves that thrive in controlled indoor environments
Best in the Smart Garden 9 for higher yields

7. Chives
Adds mild onion flavor to eggs, soups, and salads
Fast-growing and regrows after cutting
Beginner-friendly, nearly foolproof

Pro Tips for Growing Herbs Indoors

Harvest regularly → encourages regrowth and keeps plants healthy.
Rotate seed pods → experiment with flavors each season.
Use fresh herbs immediately → the flavor is far more intense than store-bought.

Final Thoughts

Growing herbs indoors with a Click & Grow Smart Garden is not just convenient — it’s fun, rewarding, and makes cooking so much better. Start with easy growers like basil, mint, and parsley, and expand into more adventurous herbs as you go.

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