Best easy soil for growing indoor tropical herbs please?

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by Mar23607702
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  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Jun 06, 2017

    There are a few good options for you, potted herbs are not so picky:

    Growing medium is a better choice than garden soil for your potted herbs. Choose an organic growing medium that is loose and drains well. You can purchase a commercial mix or make your own:


    Soil Mix – Use equal parts compost, sterile topsoil and builder’s sand. An all-purpose organic fertilizer can be added to this mix.

    Soilless Mix – Combine 4-6 parts peat moss, 1 part perlite and 1 part vermiculite. If adding nutrients, blend 1/2 cup each bone meal, oyster shell lime (raises pH) and cottonseed meal/canola meal per 8 gallons of potting mix.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jun 06, 2017

    You can use regular potting soil for herbs

  • Nancy Turner Nancy Turner on Jun 06, 2017

    I use potting soil with peat moss mixed in to loosen the soil a little more. I use granular extended release Miracle Grow as directed into the soil or top dressed and have great results.