Growing Herbs in Containers: Light, Life Cycles, & Propagation

Perennials That Can Survive In Containers Outside In Warmer Parts Of The US (to USDA Zone 5): Fennel , Lavender, Mint, Oregano, Thyme, Violet

Tender Perennials That Should Be Brought Indoors In Winter Or Grown As Annuals In Containers: Aloe, Lemon Verbena, Marjoram, Rosemary, Scented Geraniums

Propagation Methods One of the biggest mysteries to beginning gardeners (and sometimes experienced gardeners, too) is understanding which plants should be grown from seed, and which plants need to be purchased already grown or taken from cuttings of friends' plants. It's a careful balance of the needs of the plant, your desire for immediate results, and your budget. You can grow almost any herb from seed in a container - however some plants take a very long time to sprout, have low germination rates, or require special environmental conditions for germination. Alternately, there are some herbs that must be grown from seed because they hate to be moved once they've sprouted.

Herbs That Should Be Direct Seeded Into Containers - Do Not Transplant Well: Anise, Borage, Caraway, Chervil, Coriander/Cilantro, Dill, Parsley

Herbs That Can Be Direct Seeded Into Containers With Good Results: Arnica, Basil, Calendula, Catnip, Chamomile, Chicory, Comfrey, Echinacea, Fennel, Garlic - clove, Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Mustard, Nasturtium, Summer Savory, Soapwort, Tansy

Herbs That Are Best Grown In Containers From Seedlings, Cuttings, or By Division: Aloe, Beebalm, Chives, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Scented Geraniums, Sweet Cicely, Sweet Woodruff, Tarragon, Thyme, Violet, Wintergreen, Yarrow

For more information about herbs check out the Herb Gardening topic at Suite 101: http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/herb... and the Directory of Herbs under my General Gardening links.

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