Growing Herbs In Terracotta Pots. Terracotta is porous and will dry out very quickly. Ad The longer you wait the longer it takes for your plant to bloom.
Then dig a hole and put the plants in place. A way to help prevent the soil from drying out is to put a plastic liner at the bottom of the terracotta pot and one third up the pot. Ad The longer you wait the longer it takes for your plant to bloom.
Once planted press the soil down gently to prevent air pockets.
The fabulous sents emenating form a few crushed leaves make a great appertiser on balmy summer evening and being able to simple reach over an pick fresh hrebs when you are entertaing or cooking a family barbq is just wonderful. Lettuce Salad Greens Lactuca sativa. Sun-loving herbs originally from the Mediterranean look the part in terracotta pots and urns. Most herbs tend to prefer cool weather to grow well.