Tips for growing aromatic herbs in pots

Potted peppermint

Aromatic plants, in addition to their pleasant aroma, are characterized by being, the vast majority, herbaceous. This means that, although they have a fairly fast growth rate, their roots are not invasive at all, and since they do not usually grow very much, they can be grown without any problem in pots.

Although they have a simple maintenance, suitable for beginners, there are some things we can do to make them more and more beautiful and healthy. How? Following the advice to grow aromatic herbs in pots that I am going to offer you.

Use a substrate that drains well

Black peat

It's true. Aromatic herbs need almost nothing to stay alive, but ... sewer system It's very important. A soil that holds too much water can cause root rot, and one that dries out quickly can also cause problems. It is necessary to take this into account in order to choose the substratum for our plants every time let's transplant, something that we should do once every 1-2 years. Thus, a very advisable one would be for example this mixture: 60% black peat or mulch + 30% perlite + 10% worm castings.

Put your plant in a very bright area

Regardless of whether we grow it indoors or in the yard, it is necessary to give it all the -natural- light possible. In the shade it will not have adequate growth or development, and over the weeks we would see it weaken so much that it would spoil. Therefore, We will place it either near a window or outside, in semi-shade or in full sun.

Water and fertilize whenever necessary

watering can

Both water and food are vital for plants. During the warm months they will need more than in the cold ones, which is why it will be convenient to water and fertilize more often. If we focus on irrigation, we must "give them to drink" whenever the ground is dry. To check the humidity we can introduce a thin wooden stick and see how much earth has adhered to it (if they come out practically clean, we will water).

On the other hand, with regard to the subscriber, you have to use organic fertilizers, Such as guano, preferably in liquid form, from spring to summer following the instructions specified on the package.

Make small prunings throughout the year

To keep them compact, It is convenient to cut back those stems that have grown excessively, as well as those that look dry, sick or weak. Also, you have to remove the withered flowers. We can do it with normal scissors previously disinfected with pharmacy alcohol.

With these tips, we can have perfect aromatic herbs.


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