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Growing Herbs in Pots Saves Space When You Group Them Together
Growing herbs in pots saves space when you group them together. But keep a few things in mind before you plant.
Choose a container that is large enough to accommodate the number of herbs you wish to grow. To arrive at good size pot, a general rule of 2 to 4-inch spacing between plants usually will suffice. However, some herbs require more room so check the back of the seed packet for specific instructions. Also, make sure the pot you choose has holes in the bottom for good drainage.
In deciding which plants to put in your container, choose plants that have similar growing requirements including light, water and feeding needs. Plants that love moist soil and lots of sun and warmth are lemon balm, lovage, and tarragon. Other plants such as sage, thyme, coriander and dill also fall into the "sun worshipper" category but like their soil less moist.
Herbs that thrive in partial shade, less heat and moist soil are parsley and sweet woodruff. Though not herbs, loose leaf lettuce and spinach like the same conditions and require little space in the same container.
Herbs that prefer partial shade and dryer conditions are chives, lemon verbena, sweet marjoram, oregano, and catnip. If your herb choices include lavender and rosemary, both prefer full sun to partial shade and like their soil to be a little alkaline. To accommodate this preference, sprinkle some ground egg shells or lime in the soil.
Some herbs aren't good neighbors and should not be planted in the same pot because they are invasive. All the mint varieties and chives are space invaders and other herbs won't stand a chance against them for more than one growing season.
If you're getting plants from a nursery and want to transplant them together into a larger pot, an easy way to get each plant out of its container is to place one hand on top of the container with its stem between your index and second fingers; make sure the soil is moist or it will fall to pieces if it isn't. Then grasp the bottom with the other hand, tip the pot upside down and tap the rim against a table or bench to loosen the root ball before lifting the pot gently away from the plant.
The soil you group your plants in should be loose and have plenty of organic matter. First, mix any all-purpose potting soil with equal amounts of peat moss and compost (add more peat moss if you don't have compost).Next, add a small amount of bone meal to the mix (one teaspoon per plant) and sand for herbs that like their soil on the dry side. Next, add about 2 inches of pebbles to the bottom of your pot for good drainage.
Keep plant markers next to each herb so you will know which is which. Fertilize herbs lightly but regularly every six weeks with an all-purpose water-soluble fertilizer or manure tea. Harvest your herbs frequently to keep them under control and promote growth.
Now you're not only ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor in all your favorite dishes, but your pots as well as decorative additions to your home.
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Our names are John Schepper and Maggie Guscott and we've been herb garden enthusiasts for many years. For more information on growing herbs in pots and more, please visit http://www.herbgarden4beginners.com and be sure to sign up for our free 10-lesson mini eCourse, Herb Garden 4 Beginners.
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