Herbs on my new allotment

[loverofsage]

Any advice please re positioning, soil type, etc for planting out herbs (sage, coriander, rosemary, chives, mint, etc) on a new allotment that has not been used for, possibly, generations.

[Capsid]

Plant the chives and mint in pots not in open ground. They need containing since they spread vigorously. Sage, thyme marjoram need full sun and do well on poor soil. Coriander should be sown directly in good soil as they bolt if transplanted, sow in successions to provide leaves through the season. Basil is best grown on a windowsill.

If you can it is best to grow the herbs as close to your kitchen door as possible.

[loverofsage]

Thank you

Thanks, Mark. That's very helpful.

[fwuffydragon]

I find that either at the front of your plot or near the shed are good places, as that way you remember to pick them!

I think it works best if you can grow some at home for cooking use and at the allotment in larger quantities for drying or freezing.

Always keep mint in a pot of its own. Even if you put two varieties in together, one will smother the other one!

[MaureenHall]

I've sunk a big old plastic dog bed in the soil near my shed on the lottie specifically for herbs. Mainly to keep them contained but also so that they don't smother everything else! Working well so far