12 Herbs You Can Grow With Just Water All Year Round

Growing fresh herbs doesn’t have to mean dirt, pots, or complicated gardening. With just water and a sunny spot, you can enjoy a year-round supply of flavorful herbs right on your windowsill. Here’s how to grow 12 common herbs easily using water propagation.

1. Basil

Cutting: Take a healthy stem and place it in a glass of water.

Care: Keep in indirect sunlight and change the water weekly. Roots should develop in 1–2 weeks.

2. Mint

Cutting: Use a 4–6 inch sprig and submerge the stem.

Care: Place in partial sunlight; refresh water every 3–4 days. Mint grows quickly and spreads fast.

3. Rosemary

Cutting: Use a 6-inch woody stem.

Care: Keep on a sunny windowsill. Roots typically appear in 2–3 weeks.

4. Cilantro