I would like to grow some herbs like basil or rosemary in some tin pots, the small ones for the kitchen counter, but I am worried the plants are going to rot, since there aren t any holes underneath the pots for the water to drain..could that happen?is there a way to avoid that? and does anyone know if herbs grow all the year around?
2007-05-02 23:56:19 · 6 answers · asked by Ria M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Why not punch some holes in the bottom of the pots. It can be done as simply as with a nail and a hammer or an old fashioned punch can opener. Put some pebbles or broken pottery in the bottom of the tins so the dirt doesn't clog the holes or run out.
Many of the herbs such as rosemary, chives, thyme, oregano and some sages are perennials.
Basil is not, but as long as you keep pinching off the flower buds, it will last for a very long time indoors.
Parsley will thrive for months. Use the outer stems first and it will continue to grow from the center.
See that they get plenty of bright light such as a sunny window sill.
Nothing quite like fresh herbs for cooking. Enjoy.
2007-05-03 00:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i lately began to advance herbs, I actually have mine in a tin pot about common length. The soil i exploit is miracle advance moisture administration potting soil. I planted the seeds and at the same time as they grew to about 5-6 in. I transplanted them to a higher pot, a clay pot. be careful no longer to disturb their roots to a lot. I stay contained in the south so that is amazingly hot right here already, so I water them contained in the a.m. and the p.m. I also fertilize them about each and every 3 weeks with a commonly used fertilizer. Mine are outside with the help of ways. best of luck to you.
2016-11-24 22:46:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put a small shard of pottery or some small stones in the bottom of the pots it will help somewhat with the drainage, but it's not as good as holes in the pots.
Most herbs need very good drainage.
2007-05-03 00:03:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
basil and rosemary can be grown in tin pots just make sure there are adequate holes underneath the tin pot, right amount of garden soil and fertilizer and daily watering and adequate sunshine. if the pot becomes water logged the plant will surely die, because the roots would be water logged in an anaerobic emvironment, herbs can be grown all year round just make sure they get their basic needs, soil with nutrients, adequate sunshine and water.
2007-05-03 00:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by romualdo m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a hammer and nail to punch holes in the bottom of the cans. Herbs prefer to be in the ground, but will grow inside. Give them a sunny south window.
Basil is an annual, but you can grow it year round inside. rosemary is a perennial, as is thyme and oregano and lots of others.
have fun!
2007-05-03 01:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by reynwater 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy some small plastic pots and put these in your tin pots, most plants need some drainage; else as u said the roots will rot
2007-05-03 00:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by cuddles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋