pots

frankie1star

I have some large pots planted with herbs, they have been in there a couple of years now, would it be adviseable to take the compost out and replace it with fresh compost?

MrsTinks

Well you could if you have plenty of it yes... or you could buy some plant food and add that?
I would dig them all up personally and trim roots etc and trim the tops too to promote a good healthy growth...

Lord_Gardener

You didn't say what herbs you had in your pots! Unless they are looking distressed, a light feed will do for this year! If it's a tight fit in your pots or the drainage is looking poor (herbs need good drainage and compost in pots gradually gets compacted!) then it'll be worth repotting - many herbs can be divided or have cuttings taken from them (when they are in growth)! If you haven't already, now is the time to be sowing your annual herbs (eg coriander, basil, dill) indoors and leave your biennials (parsley) until late spring when you can sow outdoors

Jnelhams

Actually you should not feed herbs, most like Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Lavendar, Curry plant, Oregano are rock/mountain plants that thrive on poor soils, feeding them increase soft tissue growth at the expense of flavour.

Carmen

I would love to grow my own herbs, coriander,basil etc. Is it difficult?
would they need special soil, grown indoors etc. How does a novice attempt this?
Thanks
Carmen x

emmaroids

very easy to grow herbs indoors, just get a window box for your kitchen window and your sorted.

Carmen

Thank you Emma, sorry I have taken so long to reply I have been looking on the 'green and ethical' site for this posting
I have window boxes outside could I grow herbs in them successfully?
Carmen x