Comments on: The 7 best herbs for container gardening

By: Cheryl Mallie

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:10:21 +0000

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By: Alice

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:46:43 +0000

I live on the border between zones 6 and 7. If you are looking for a tasty herb for soups, try winter savory. It has a similar flavor to summer savory, but has a much stronger taste. It is a perennial here. But be careful. It can be almost as aggressive as mint.

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By: Samsa

Sun, 08 May 2022 07:40:08 +0000

I have a rosemary and a 12 inch deep pot. I’m confused if I should replant it in that pot or not

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By: Niki Jabbour

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:06:45 +0000

In reply to Margiewahlwagner.

Yes, there is a type of basil called Holy Basil or Tulsi and it grows well in containers. – Niki

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By: Margiewahlwagner

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 01:57:26 +0000

I heard a basil called holy
Does it do well in container

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By: Niki Jabbour

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:37:49 +0000

In reply to Candice.

Hi Candice, that pot came from Ace Hardware and it really depends on how many herbs you wish to grow in each pot. Are you planting just one basil or several? Are you mixing them with other herbs? How many? The bigger the better as a large pot holds more soil and therefore holds soil moisture better and offers more root room. For 3 basil plants, I would choose a pot at least 16 inches in diameter. – Niki

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By: Candice

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 23:03:15 +0000

Where did you get the pot in the first picture with the basil? Also, what size pot do you recommend?

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By: Niki Jabbour

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:32:35 +0000

In reply to Robin.

Hey Robin, I would add more holes to a plastic pot if possible. Ideally, use a drill or a nail and hammer to add 4-5 holes in the bottom of the pot to boost drainage. – Niki

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By: Robin

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:55:29 +0000

Container gardening means not transferring to larger pots where roots can grow? If I buy a large pot some come with one whole for drainage . Is that ample drainage?

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By: Patti Gardener

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 01:23:52 +0000

In reply to Author.

I have great results with cilantro by sowing seed in the fall….after it’s cooler, but with enough time for it to germinate and grow some before winter. It lives through our winter and then really gets going during early spring. It doesn’t like heat, at least for me.

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