Which herbs in the herb pot?
In general, all herbs can be grown in the herb pot. When making combinations, it is important that you ensure that the herbs have similar water requirements and location requirements. Some herbs complement each other perfectly and keep pests away from each other, but others don't go together at all.
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Good herb combinations
The following herbs go well together:
- Rosemary and basil
- Sage and rosemary
- Sage and thyme
- Savory, oregano and sage
- Tarragon, sage, chives, thyme and lemon balm
- Tarragon and lemon balm
- Borage, dill, parsley, marjoram
Bad neighbors
Under no circumstances should you plant:
- Basil and sage
- Basil and thyme
- Dill and parsley
- Dill and caraway seeds
- Chervil and dill
Herbs for sunny and shady locations
Select your herbs according to the site conditions and combine those with similar requirements:
| Herbs for the sun | Herbs for partial shade | Herbs for shade |
|---|---|---|
| oregano | chives | arugula |
| coriander | chervil | cress |
| Lemon balm | Spiced fennel | Dock |
| lavender | Marigold | Wild garlic |
| rosemary | parsley | mint |
| Borage | Lemon verbena | |
| thyme | tarragon |
Plant the herb pot step by step
Almost all herbs are sensitive to waterlogging. You should therefore make sure that your herb pot has one or more water drains. If this is not the case, for example in a zinc bucket, you should drill fingernail-sized holes in the bottom of the pot - one or more, depending on the size of the pot.
Material and tool list
- Pottery shard
- Expanded clay
- Garden soil
- possibly some sand or compost
- Herbs
1. Drainage layer
Cover the water drain with a pottery shard (with the curve facing up) to prevent it from clogging. Then put some expanded clay (€ 17.50 at Amazon *) or other potsherds as a drainage layer in the herb pot.
2. Fill in soil
Fill the pot two-thirds full with soil and then place the plants in it. Remember that the roots need enough space; so don't plant too tightly.
Then fill in the rest with soil.
Optional: 3. Protect the pot from drying out
Last but not least, you can cover the earth with mulch, pebbles or moss (€ 213.00 at Amazon *). That looks nice and keeps the moisture in the soil longer.
Then water your herb pot thoroughly and place it in a light spot.
