Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare Your Garden Space
- Choose a sunny spot in your garden or a large container that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, then ensure proper drainage for the soil or potting mix.
Plant Your Seeds
- Follow the spacing recommendations on each seed packet and plant the parsley, basil, oregano, spinach, carrot, and onion seeds. Sow seeds at the recommended depth for each type.
Water and Nurture
- Water the newly planted seeds gently to avoid displacing them, then keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings emerge, thin them according to seed packet instructions to ensure proper growth.
Harvesting for Soup
- Harvest parsley, basil, and oregano leaves as needed once they are large enough. For spinach and scallions, harvest the outer leaves or entire plants when they reach a usable size. Carrots should be harvested when young and tender, typically within an inch or two in diameter.
Notes
For continuous harvesting, consider staggering your planting every few weeks for herbs and leafy greens. Companion planting can boost growth; for example, plant basil near tomatoes (though not explicitly part of this soup, they are good garden companions).
