The cultivation of herbs in pots

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Learn everything you need to know about growing herbs in pots

Nothing is easier than growing herbs. Both young and old can grow them. All it takes is taking the right steps and knowing where to start to fully enjoy them.

Choosing your herbs well

Select herbs based on your tastes and culinary needs, but be careful: not all of them thrive in containers. Choose herbs that are free of disease and insects. Prefer those with healthy foliage, without spots, and whose stems are firm and lush. Each species and variety must be well identified to provide the right care.

Here is a list of herbs suitable for pot life to help you make the right choices:

Basil
Rosemary
Sage
Oregano
Bay Laurel
Mint, alone in its pot
Thyme
Parsley
Chives
Curry Plant
Lemon Balm
Vietnamese Coriander
Winter Savory

Talk to your Passion Jardins merchant. They will be able to present the products available for your balcony and terrace garden. Do not hesitate to call on a specialized advisor to help you design your container garden: they will answer all your questions!

Use the right container

While most pots that can hold a good amount of potting soil can be used to grow herbs, they must meet certain basic criteria.

All containers used for growing your herbs should have drainage holes to facilitate the evacuation of excess water:

decorative pots
strawberry jars
hanging baskets
window boxes.

It must be the right size, because a container that is too small or too large will directly influence the growth of the herbs, so ideally opt for:

decorative pots: wide base, more than 30 cm in diameter and depth
window boxes: depth and width of 20 cm or more, maximum length of 1.2 m
strawberry jars: minimum diameter and depth of 20 cm, sufficiently large openings
hanging baskets: minimum diameter of 25 cm.

Our cultivation tips

To ensure your herbs are flavorful and their growth is optimal, certain precautions and cultural practices must be followed, such as:

location
potting soil
fertilization
watering
maintenance.

Location

Finding the right location for your potted herbs is essential. It should be:

sunny 6 to 8 hours a day
sheltered from the wind to preserve flavor
near the house to facilitate harvesting.

Potting Soil

Use a mix (1 to 1) of marine compost and potting soil for your pot project.

Fertilization

To maintain good fertilization of your potted herbs, they need a supply of compost at planting and then natural and organic fertilizers as needed. Be careful: excessive use of fertilizers stimulates too rapid growth of herbs and alters their flavor.