Herb Container Planting

Peyton Martin - Dec. 9 2020

HERB CONTAINER PLANTING

One of the best additions to add to your kitchen is homegrown herb plants! Read below to get information on why you need fresh herbs growing in your house today! Also lookout for deals on organic herb seeds and the best ways to get start gorgeous sprouting containers!

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What are herbs?

An herb is a leaf or other green plant of the plant. Any other element of the plant would be considered a spice—including dried bark, the roots, a berry, seeds, twigs, or other plant matter that is used to season or flavor a dish. Herb container gardens are so popular in modern households and families. Even if you have miles of property and gardens galore, it's still convenient to be able to step just out your door and pick a handful of fresh herbs from a beautiful container garden.

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How to Plant Herbs in Containers

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Choosing a container

You can use almost anything for an herb container, as long as it has good drainage. Most herbs don’t have large root systems, so you can get away with relatively small containers.1 This is especially true of the herbs that don’t mind drying out between watering's. However, the smaller the container, the less soil there is. This means you have a smaller margin of error when it comes to underwatering or overwatering. Some herbs thrive in self-watering containers because they like a constant level of moisture. Plants, such as chives, parsley, marjoram, and mint, are particularly good candidates for growing in self-watering pots. Other herbs, including oregano, thyme, rosemary, and basil, prefer to dry out between watering, so they wouldn’t be good candidates for self-watering containers

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Planting and care

Help your container herbs thrive with the right soil, sun exposure, and fertilizer. Use a high-quality potting mix that allows for good drainage. This soil, paired with the drainage holes in your container, will make it so you don’t accidentally drown your herbs. Moreover, most herbs need full sun for at least six to eight hours a day.1 That said, containers can really bake on a hot day. So if you live in a climate where temperatures soar, your container herbs might need to be shaded during the hottest part of the day. Be careful not to overfertilize your herbs. Most herbs don't need much fertilizer, and some plants will simply die if they are overfed. Plus, certain herbs, such as thyme and oregano, thrive on neglect and often aren't as tasty if they are given too much food or water.

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Harvesting

The rule of thumb for harvesting herbs is that the more you pick, the more you’ll get. In addition, you should pinch back most herb plants to make them bushier and well-formed. But always tailor your harvesting to the plant's growth pattern. For example, basil leaves should be harvested regularly, and the flower buds should be removed. But basil plants should not be cut back all the way. At the end of the growing season, you can bring many of your herb containers inside if you get lots of indoor sunlight. Some herb plants are easier than others to keep alive indoors during the winter, though it's worth a shot for all your container herbs. Finally, if you've grown more herbs than you can harvest for yourself, consider giving them as gifts. You can do themed herb container gardens, such as a "pizza" garden or an herbes de Provence container garden. Combine herbs and other edible plants in a pretty basket, or just pick a handful of herbs to put in a nice vase for an herbal bouquet.

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