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Gdau wishes to grow herbs in pots - her ground floor flat has a patio but no garden.

I am thinking of mint and lemon balm (as we have some), flat leafed parsley, oregano, rosemary - that do as a starter pack or any other ideas?

Coriander, basil, sage, dill, thyme - all apparently simple to grow.

Good luck!

Chives is a good one for growing in a pot. x

Don't forget all the different flavours of mint ..peppermint spearmint and chocolate mint, and the different thymes orange and lemon. sage and lavender

hi becareful when growing mint as can get out of hand very quickly i know mine when like a bomb as not picked to much,you have to repot it offen if you wont to keep it fresh looking or goes all woody.
to use quickly make tea out of them loverly.
chives are good if under window or by door as keeps flys away they dont like the smell,all you got to do is snip a few tops of and hey presto no more flys so serves two purposes.
remember most herbs like the sun.
all herbs will grow in pots as i had a herb garden all in pots looked a treat with all the different colour leaves
lyn

Not a herb, but nasturtium would make a lovely splash of colour and can be used in recipes.
Lavender in a pot would be great too.

Gwyn

Bay will also grow in pots.
My sister has a lovely bay tree in a pot that she grew from a small plant.
Von

Tarragon is another lovely one to grow.Great with Chicken dishes.

Interesting as I am thinking of growingnherbs in pots in Spain where I live has anyone any experience or knowledge of whatbis the easiest to grow here.

Thanks in anticipation of lots of advice!


22.01 hrs Spain

Hi All,

I grow all of my herbs in pots as I can keep then on the patio near to the house, for ease of picking.

Also some herbs, like mint and lemon balm are positively rampant when planted in the garden.

Lots of herbs are mediterranean in origin so will love the Spanish climate. Basil & Oregano especially.

Regards Pat

Not strictly a herb..but a great fast plant to grow...cress.

Results within days (which of course matters where children are concerned lol) and lovely in an egg mayo sandwich so they can taste the fruits of their labours ! x

TRY ONES SHE MAY ALREADY KINOW
ORIGANO,,PIZZA,
NOT JUST HERBS IN POTS
HANGING POUCHES,,TOMATOES
,,,SWTRAWBERRYS
OR IF ROOM
LARGE SHALLOW POT
SMALL BRICK IN MIDDLE PUT SMALLER POT ON IT

FILL ALL ROUND A MIX OF LETTUCE AND EDIBLE PLANS.
MY GRANDAUGHTER IS 7 WE HAVE DONE THIS FOR
LAST 4 YEARS

Bridget I grow mint, basil, chives, rosemary, but do intend on growing the whole shebang as I know they all survive here.

laughalot I like the tip about chives and flies now that will come in handy for the summer ! thanks

Dizzi like the idea of a large shallow pot , I have one, will try that myself. Was going to give it to her but OH pointed out it was made of stone/concrete and could cause damage to the normal car!