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title: "These herbs aren’t thriving and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong!…"
description: "These herbs aren’t thriving and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong! They get morning sunlight in my kitchen window, and they are being watered 2-3 times weekly.…"
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author: "CrazyBoutPlants17"
published: "2024-06-01T01:50:59.827247Z"
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# These herbs aren’t thriving and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong!…

_Posted by CrazyBoutPlants17 on 2024-06-01_

These herbs aren’t thriving and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong! They get morning sunlight in my kitchen window, and they are being watered 2-3 times weekly. Please help if you can!

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## 4 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-06-01

They need 8 hours of full sun to grow well. They have to gradually acclimate to full sunlight or they will burn.

### Ji11 commented on 2024-06-01

They’ve bolted/ went to seed. I usually “top” my plants (cutting off the tops after the second set of true leaves) before they reach this stage. You’ll hold back the flowering process and get a much fuller plant

### Lynda commented on 2024-06-01

I would put them outside, as long as it’s warm enough. My herbs do best when they’re getting full sunlight and they’re all outside. Good luck!  
😊💚🪴

#### Bri replied on 2024-06-01

I second this ! My sister in law has a nice bush out back and they stay outside !

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