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Beginners guide to growing herbs
amberspy
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I’m looking for advice to grow herbs this is something I haven’t done before and don’t know were to start apart from I would like grown in pots on patio as we get lot sun there
I’ve 3 spare 25 Cm square pots would these be suitable 🤔
herbs I’d like try grow are basil,chives ,coriander and mint
can I mix any in same pot
do I need special compost and how many seeds do I put in
sorry for all questions 🙈🙈
I’ve 3 spare 25 Cm square pots would these be suitable 🤔
herbs I’d like try grow are basil,chives ,coriander and mint
can I mix any in same pot
do I need special compost and how many seeds do I put in
sorry for all questions 🙈🙈
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You don't say how deep your pots are, mint has shallow roots but will not do well in full sun, the coriander will get quite big so needs a bit of depth but will like some sun. Start small and then add to your collection, sow a few seeds now then more in a few weeks time - if they don't all survive then you will still have more seeds to try again.
It would be better to start them off in smaller pots, anything will do yoghurt pots or similar with a few holes punched in the bottom. Then move them to the bigger pots when they have a bit of root and several true leaves.
Good luck, don't give up
thanks for info
I read that
I can put mint at other end of patio were it gets less sun
pots are also about 25 Cm deep
can I use normal compost yeah
The seeds will grow in a bit of garden soil with a light covering of compost. When they are big enough for their final pots the mint and chives will be happy with a half and half mix (both need some shade) the basil and coriander will appreciate a bit more of the compost.
Hope this helps.