Growing herbs in pots is a wonderful hobby. It adds beauty and a wonderful scent to your environment and is also a very economical solution to having fresh flavorful herbs all year long. They can be easily grown from starter plants purchased at your local garden center but consider that many herbs are quite easy to start from seeds. Using seeds is an added pleasure for the gardener when witnessing the full life cycle of the plant and, of course, seeds is the most economical way to start a garden especially when comparing to purchasing fresh herbs at the grocery store.

There are a few important factors to consider when growing herbs in pots to assure success and maximum care of your plants. Growing plants outside varies to growing them inside your home or in combination. Specific plants will require specific care and it is of the upmost importance to follow the instructions provided so that you may grow your herbs in the best conditions and obtain the best results.

Here are a few tips to help you to grow healthy herbs in pots:

Plants growing in pots will dry out much faster than those growing in the ground. The moisture level should be verified frequently to avoid wilting or stressing the plants. Most herbal plants enjoy a sandy soil and you shouldn't enrich the soil with manure or compost. Limit to 2 or 3 feeding during the growing season. Make sure to avoid overfeeding. To promote vigorous growth, prune and harvest the plants regularly. It is easy to notice when pruning is in order for plants grown in pots will start to seem overgrown. A 10 inch pot is a good size to grow a single plant that will yield a good harvest for host herbs destined to be used for cooking. If you grow more than 1 plant or a variety of different plants, you should consider a larger sized container. If you use larger pots to grow several variety of herbs, make choose to choose herbs that share similar light and watering requirements. If you have chosen to start the herbs from seeds, check on the back of the envelopes for instructions.

A potted herb garden is a practical alternative to many especially if you live in an area that has more radical seasonal change. Herbs that are grown in pots have the advantage to be transported easily from outside to indoors when necessary. You can grow herbs all year eliminating all problems caused by varying outside weather and enjoy fresh herbs at all time.

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