Do you have a flair for Asian cuisine? Or do your tastes lean Italian? Make cooking your favorite food easy by mixing the herbs that you use frequently in 1 container or a group of pots. Having fresh herbs to season dishes will make your dishes even more amazing.
Many varieties of herbs work flawlessly in containers. These handy kitchen gardens may be obtained, letting you pick a handful of your bounty as the whim arises.
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First Things First: Pick the proper Pot
The roots will require ample room for expansion, so I advise starting with a pot that is at least 12 inches in diameter and at least 8 inches deep. Any substance or shape will work; only remember that alloy and dark-colored pots warm up more quickly than others.
Terra-cotta containers work nicely for blossoms, as most favor the soil to be on the other side. You may need to water plants in these pots a bit more if you reside in a really dry climate. Small pots will require more frequent attention than bigger pots.
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To know the number of plants to put in 1 pot, it is ideal to check the mature size of this plant. If that is not feasible, you can follow these guidelines using 4-inch starter plants:
• three to five plants for a 12-inch-diameter pot
• Six to eight plants for an 18-inch-diameter marijuana
The majority of herbs such as well-draining soil, so it is vital to use potting mix (not garden soil) specially created for this.
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Herbs need at least of four hours of sunlight, and several need six to eight. If your plan is to maintain your kitchen garden indoors, make certain the pots are placed where they will get direct sun for the appropriate amount of time.
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As soon as you’ve your containers ready, you can plant herbs that work together for a specific food or type of cuisine. Listed below are four of my favorites.
1. Italian Herb Garden
Basil
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
USDA zones: N/A; treat as an Yearly
Water requirement: moderate to moist, well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Complete sun
Mature size: 18 to 24 inches high and wide
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Oregano
Botanical name: Origanum vulgare
USDA zones: 4 to 9
Water requirement: moderate to dry, well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Complete sun
Mature dimensions: 12 to 18 inches high and wide
Missouri Botanical Garden
Italian (Flat-Leaf) Parsley
Botanical name: Petroselinum crispum
USDA zones: N/A; treat as an Yearly
Water requirement: moderate to moist, well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Mature size: 9 to 12 inches high and wide
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Thyme
Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris
USDA zones: 5 to 9
Water requirement: moderate to dry, well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Complete sun
Mature dimensions: 6 to 12 inches high and wide
Missouri Botanical Garden
2. Asian Herb Garden
Lemongrass
Botanical name: Cymbopogon citratus
USDA zones: 10 into 11
Water requirement: Medium moisture; well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Full sun; tolerates light color
Mature size: 2 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide
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Spearmint
Botanical name: Mentha spicata
USDA zones: 5 to 9
Water requirement: moderate to moist, well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Mature size: 1 to 2 feet high and wide
Planting note: This plant can be invasive, so it is ideal for containers.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Cilantro
Botanical name: Coriandrum sativum
USDA zones: N/A; treat as an Yearly
Water requirement: Medium moisture; well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Mature size: as Many as 2 feet high and 1 1/2 feet wide
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Chives
Botanical name: Allium schoenoprasum
USDA zones: 4 to 8
Water requirement: Medium moisture; well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Mature size: 12 to 18 inches high and wide
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3. Mexican Herb Garden
Marjoram
Botanical name: Origanum majorana
USDA Zones: N/A; treat as an yearly
Water requirement: moderate to dry, well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Complete sun
Mature size: 1 to 2 feet tall and wide
Add tsp, spearmint and oregano to a Mexican herb garden too, paying attention to their own needs as recorded in the Asian and Italian herb gardens above.
Missouri Botanical Garden
4. French Herb Garden
Tarragon
Botanical name: Artemisia dracunculus
USDA zones: 5 to 8
Water requirement: moderate to dry, well-drained soil
Light requirement: Complete sun
Mature dimensions: 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall and 1 1/2 to 2 feet wide
Rosemary
Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis
USDA zones: 8 to 10
Water requirement: moderate to dry, well-drained soil
moderate requirement: Complete sun
Mature dimensions: 3 to 6 feet high and 3 to 4 feet wide
Include Italian parsley and simmer on your French herb garden, paying attention to their own needs as recorded in the Italian herb segment.
How do you combine your herbs? Feel free to leave me a comment below. Happy gardening!