A Beginners Guide to Planting Herbs in Plant Pots
If you don’t have the space for a large and diverse garden, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow fresh food for your dinner table. Growing herbs in plant pots is a simple way to enjoy a garden, particularly if you live in an apartment or condo with only a small balcony. Even better, for beginning gardeners, growing herbs indoors is an excellent way to develop strong gardening skills. Here are several things you should know before you plant herbs in container pots.

Choose Your Plant Pots Wisely
Just like when planting flowers or other vegetation in a pot, the drainage is one of the most important factors to consider. Herbs don’t like to sit in soggy, wet soil, and so it is vital that your containers offer proper drainage. Check the bottom of the plant pots to ensure there are adequately-sized holes to allow water to drain through. This not only helps water pass through but oxygen as well.
Use High-Quality Soil
When growing herbs using indoor plant pots, you must use high-quality soil. This soil will help the herbs receive the minerals and nutrients it needs to survive, and it helps keep the plant moist. To ensure you receive the best soil for growing herbs indoors, visit your local TERRA Greenhouse location and browse their selection. You may also speak with a gardening expert for advice as you make your choice.
Understand the Plant’s Needs
To grow most herbs, you don’t need to possess a green thumb. Even a beginning gardener can enjoy the satisfaction of watching a small seed sprout into a delicious and flavourful herb. To ensure that your herbs grow well, it is important to understand what they need. Most plants don’t need direct sunlight and water every day. However, it is important you understand the conditions of the plant you wish to grow.
For example, parsley and basil prefer full sun conditions, while mint thrives in part shade. Also, thyme and rosemary prefer soil that is very well drained, while mint prefers more water. Mint spreads very rapidly, so this is a great herb to plan in containers so that it doesn’t creep into the other herbs and plants in your garden. Understanding these nuances about your plant will make all the difference between fresh herbs at your summer party or running to the store to purchase some spices.
Herbs that Grow well in Containers
While many herbs will grow well in containers, some do better than others. Here are just a few herbs that you may consider when growing herbs in pots.
· Basil
· Rosemary
· Thyme
· Mint
· Parsley
· Chives
· Cilantro
If you like lots of flavour and zest to your meals, growing your own herbs will not only save you money, but will give you personal satisfaction as well. Rather than waste time searching for a “plant nursery near me,” visit your local TERRA Greenhouse to browse their wide inventory, receive expert advice, and gather ideas on how to successfully plant in container pots.
