Tips For Growing Herbs in Pots

 If you have selected the growing herbs in pots route then after selection of the particular herb or herbs to be grown there are three things to consider.  Soil, light and water.  The soil used in the pots does not need to be super rich and the plants don't need much fertilizer.  It is recommended to prepare a mixture of two parts potting soil and one part sand and place it on top of a inch layer of gravel or broken up stone material in the bottom of the pot.  It is also recommended to add a teaspoon of lime for a five inch pot.Light is important to growing herbs in pots because care must be taken to place the pots where the plants can receive as much sunshine as possible.  Most herb plants need lots of sunlight.  So where you live and the position of you house in relation to which way the sun shines will determine the best locations for your potted herbs.  It might be necessary to move them from time to time and it is well worth the effort.The third consideration is water.  Potted herbs need to watered a little more frequently because the water evaporates faster in pots or containers than around in ground plants.  The rule is to water just enough to keep a little moisture in the soil.  Most herbs don't need much water and it is harmful to the plants to be over-watered.  Remember that rosemary plants do just fine growing on the faces of cliffs in the Mediterranean area.Hopefully after this introduction to the wonderful would of herbs you will be ready to start growing your own herbs in pots.About the Author:SONNY CHENOWETH is an herb expert.

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