These 7 Plants Will Grow on Your Windowsill by Easter Even If You Forget to Water Them

March is the month when there is still snow outside, but you can already plant a mini-garden on your windowsill, which will yield a harvest by May.

And you don’t have to be a professional: some crops germinate so quickly that you’ll have time to harvest in time for the holiday table.

For example, watercress. Throw the seeds on damp cotton wool, and in 5 days you will have lush greenery with a mustard flavor. No light, no fertilizer - just water and room temperature.

But if you want something more serious, try microgreens. Radish, sunflower or pea seeds produce tender sprouts rich in vitamins.

Pour them into a container with soil, press with your palm and cover with film. In 3 days, shoots will appear, and in 10 days you can cut the harvest. The main thing is not to wait until the stems become hard.

Onions on a feather are a classic, but there is a trick. Do not plant the bulbs in water - they will rot. It is better to stick them into moist soil tightly to each other, leaving the tops in the air.

The greenery will appear in a week, and to speed up the process, keep the bulbs warm before planting.

Another March favorite is basil. Its seeds germinate slowly, but then the bushes grow like yeast. Sow them in loose soil, cover with glass and put on a radiator.

When the sprouts appear, move them to the light - and in a month you will have a fragrant seasoning for pasta.

Don't forget about herbs: mint, lemon balm, thyme. Their seeds are easy to find, and growing them is easier than it seems. For example, mint loves moisture and partial shade - ideal for a northern window.

And if you want something exotic, plant ginger. Bury a piece of root with the bud facing up, water it once a week, and in a couple of months you'll have your own ginger bush.

The most unexpected option is dwarf carrots. Yes, you can grow them in a deep pot! Choose the varieties "Paris Carrot" or "Round Baby" - their roots are the size of a radish.

Sow seeds 1 cm deep, thin out the seedlings and wait for the harvest in 60 days. And let your neighbors envy your garden on the windowsill!