Fertilizing My Container Herb Garden | Growing Herbs in Pots

[@cassandracross-soto4133]

Thanks for the tip about the typical caps being the measuring instrument. That is really helpful!!!

[@ChicagoGardener]

It made things so much easier when I learned that!

[@herrerad3]

Your garden looks amazing and your passion for gardening is infectious. Enjoy your summer

[@leighfunderburk1072]

I agree with your reasoning for fertilizing containers growing perennials. Makes perfect sense. I'm trying oregano this year in a large container. Thank you for the great idea!

[@EffSharp]

I have no luck with dill it always bolts. I’m trying it this year in a shadier spot. And now I will start fertilizing too. :)

[@RayRom1797]

Beautiful herb garden. I love how you set it up. ❤😍🥰

[@ChicagoGardener]

Thank you so much!

[@Sacred5mokE]

I really appreciate this channel. Thank you for everything you do.

[@ChicagoGardener]

That makes me happy to hear! Thank you so much!

[@SDQuilter]

your herbs look amazing! I agree with fertilizing more often because they are outside in pots, thanks for the idea.

[@NicolesGardenNS]

You definitely can fertilize your perennial herbs in pots but only half as often as the annuals. They definitely thrive in dry, poor soil (most come from the hot, dry and rocky Mediterranean climate and are not accustomed to regular water and nutrition. Your herb collection is gorgeous and healthy looking!

[@ChicagoGardener]

Thank you! Do you think once every two weeks would be a better schedule?

[@NicolesGardenNS]

@@ChicagoGardener Yes I think so, and a slightly lighter strength on top of the reduced schedule as well.

[@tangocat4370]

Yes I fertilize absolutely everything in my containers. It helps the soil not to be too shabby and hold water. Being in zone 10B for me, I need the soil to hold more water than not. I found general guidelines dont typically work for my climate. When I did follow them, my plants didnt do well. Just found your channel! Would love to see more tours and harvest to table vids ❤️❤️❤️

[@ChicagoGardener]

I’ll have an august tour coming up this week!

[@scott8838]

Wow! You have much more plants than I thought. I hope you have easy access to your patio. Must be lots of work. ☘🌿🌱

[@ChicagoGardener]

It’s right off of our home so very easy access, thankfully!

[@waheedazam6973]

Nice arrangement

[@GardenDoodles]

Your herbs all look amazing! We would definitely fertilize the perennial herbs in containers just because the nutrients would slowly leech out with every watering. Therefore, we have to put them back so your logic makes perfect sense to us. Ours herbs are in the ground though and we don’t have as many varieties as you do.

[@ChicagoGardener]

Thank you! That’s what makes sense to me.

[@BacktotheoriginsIL]

Herbs looks lovely and healthy. I also use Epsom salt, banana skin blended and egg shells and I find working perfect for me and the area I live in.

[@ChicagoGardener]

Thank you! Do you apply all of those together or at separate times?

[@victorialarue5390]

Do you suggest same for (heat) area zone 9 Central Florida? My herbs are started in covered screened patio & transferred outside soil

[@2013bmwf800gs]

I would continue to fertilize the perennial herbs but less frequently. Especially with liquid fertilizer.

[@ChicagoGardener]

Thank you!! Would you recommend once every two weeks or even less frequently for those?

[@2013bmwf800gs]

@@ChicagoGardener I'd say even less. I have some lavender that thrives in really sketchy soil that's mostly concrete. I only fertilize a few times a year with something like fish emulsion.

[@yesidtac7863]

Jejeje sige asi

[@julieevanger9181]

Where is the shelf for your pots from? Can you link?

[@ChicagoGardener]

It’s from Amazon and should come up if you search for bamboo plant shelf but I’ll add a link to the description as well!

[@IsabelLianosSanchez-rc7go]

Does anyone know what size pots these are? Thank you ❤️

[@ChicagoGardener]

8 inches! I could have gone up for a few herbs but overall this size worked really well.

[@IsabelLianosSanchez-rc7go]

@@ChicagoGardener thank you so much! Novice gardener here. Love your vids from what I’ve seen so far!

[@ChicagoGardener]

Thank you so much! I still feel like a novice too at times but also amazed at how you learn while gardening.

[@RGB0703]

M first

[@StephanieFung]

Grow big is not organic. Their big bloom is though, look for the OMRI listing on the label if you want organic.

[@ChicagoGardener]

Ugh, I thought the whole line was 😩 Thank you for letting me know!