Things You Should Know When Growing Herbs In Pots
Herbs can be cultivated many different ways. Some of those ways include pots, raised gardens, containers, out door gardens, etc. In this article we will talk about growing herbs in pots. Using this method to grow herbs can be a simple yet fun experience for a novice or experienced gardener.
When making a decision to grow your herbs in pots, you want to first decide what herbs you’d like to grow and what size pot you would like to use for those herbs. Over the years I have found that culinary herbs are mostly grown in pots. When making a decision on what size pots to use for your herbs you can really get creative here; for instance, all large pots can be grouped together, small pots together, do a mix match grouping, i.e., one small, one large, etc. If you have a bit of artsy, artsy in your blood, you can paint the names of the herbs being grown on the pots; or, even to take it a step further by creating some decorative designs on them! This is great stuff and your herbs will love that extra attention too!
One key component to remember when deciding whether to grow your herb in pots or directly into the ground is that mint would be an exception and in my opinion should always always be grown in a pot to stay contained. Mint grows plentiful and will completely take over a garden in growth. I learned this the hard way!
After you have gotten all of your preliminaries figured out, next you will want to make sure that you are soiling your pots properly. A key to remember is that all herbs do not like to be soiled the same way. So for optimal result you will want to understand what type of soil your herb prefer. For a bit more direction on specific herbs, their soiling preference, and how to create proper drainage for your pots, please refer to my guide on “Herb Gardening Secrets.”
Next, you’ll want to place your herbs in an area that will give them sufficient sunlight but not burn them up of course. Let’s talk about lighting a bit. Some people prefer to use florescent lighting when growing their herbs indoors, while others prefer to use what is called grow lamps. If you choose to go a more natural route, you will want to either place your herbs indoors or outdoors in a conducive area so that your herbs can reach their maximum growth potential. What I mean by conducive is, if you are growing your herbs in the middle of summer you do not want your herbs exposed to direct sunlight when its temperature is at its highest degree, this is a sure recipe for a burned plant. You will have to move them around a bit, when the sun is at its highest temperature; move your plants in a more shaded area. If you are growing exclusively inside, you will want to grow them in your kitchen or in a room where the window is facing south or west to ensure sufficient lighting.
The best benefit of growing your own herbs is that it is simple to do, inexpensive, and you have the comfort in knowing that it has not traveled across the world to get to the store that you are purchasing it from; thus, saving our environment. Store bought herbs could never ever compare to homegrown herbs in taste or freshness. The taste of homegrown herbs always has and will be better overall and in particular in flavor and freshness.
Wishing You The Best Of Success!
Janet Suzalski
