A few thoughts on container grown herbs

A few thoughts on container grown herbs

Almost all herbs are hardy plants, however the savoriness and flavour of the herb will depend on sunshine.If you do not have a big plot you can grow most types of herbs in pots that are placed on a outside window-sill. A window-box is better however because you can fit more plants in along the ledge.

If you are going to go for growing your herbs in containers you will need a growing a better class of soil mixture then your normal run of the mill potting mixtures that you buy in the local store.

The best mixture is John Innes Seed mixtures which is sandier and much more suitable for herbs. Before you put it into your container water it and mix the water right through so that no part of it is dry and dusty.

For drainage, I always put a two inch layer of small gravel type stones at the bottom of the pot/trough.

Lemon balm,sage,marjoram,and thyme will all spread out to six-to-eight square of window box space.Chives and mint are much more powerful growing plants and do not like other herbs near them. On no account put mint straight into the ground because over time it will spread and take over every thing and you will find it a very hard plant to get rid off.