HERB GARDENING :

Coriander (Hara Dhaniya) :
1. Crush 2-3 tsp of coriander seeds (saboot dhaniya) with the foot by placing on a piece of paper, so as to divide each seed into 2 parts. 2. Dig the soil in a pot to loosen it. 3. Sprinkle seeds. Gently mix them with the fingers with the soil. Some get mixed and some show on top. 4. Water generously. Cover with a polythene and place in a warm, lighted place. 5. Now water only when the soil turns dry. 6. The seedlings take about 15 days to come out. 7. Once the seedlings are out, take care to protect them from the birds.

Mint (Poodina) :
1. Choose a bunch with thick stems. 2. Loosen the bunch to separate the stems. 3. Discard any yellow leaves. 4. Select 10-12 good stalks. One or two may have a few hairy roots. These will start growing faster. 5. Loosen soil in a pot by digging it lightly. 6. Dig 2" deep and plant 2 stems together. Similarly plant all of them, planting two stems together in each hole. 7. Press on the sides of the stems lightly. 8. Water generously. Water everyday.

Green Chilli (Hari Mirch) :
1. Select 4-5 good, big and thick dry red chillies. Take out seeds. 2. Loosen soil by digging. 3. Scatter seeds. Lightly mix the seeds with the soil with your fingers.