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Q: What herbs can be mixed to grow together in a pot? I have a small area so I need to maximize space.
Susan from Memphis, TN
A: Susan,
Depending on how big your container is, here are some herb combinations that will all grow well together as companions in pots:
1) Sage, rosemary, lavender, thyme and germander.
2) Cilantro, oregano, lemon balm and basils.
3) Oregano, thyme, lemon verbena, lemon balm, parsley, cilantro.
4) Thyme, mint, basil, oregano.
5) Growing basil in the same container (or plot) as tomatoes will improve their flavor.
A few herbs, like dill and fennel, need quite a bit more room and grow better in beds. Most herbs, however, adapt very well to pots and containers. You might also consider scented germaniums, tricolor sages and trailing herbs like penny royal, prostrate rosemary or catmint for hanging baskets.
Ellen
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