Growing Herbs In Ceramic Pots. A medium to lighten the soil perlite works well. In most cases compact or small varieties are most suitable to plant in pots.
12 to 18-inch pots are spacious enough to accommodate multiple herbs at once or to grow exceptionally large well-established herb plants. Use large five gallon containers when pairing basil with other herbs or try growing more compact varieties in smaller containers. When you grow herbs in pots always harvest from the top so the bottom can keep growing.
It is extremely difficult for water to just settle at the bottom of your container.
A medium to lighten the soil perlite works well. Now you know how to grow herbs in pots. The best pot for growing herbs are ceramic and terracotta pots that are at least 12 inches across. You need to water often but dont let water stand in the pot.