Herbs differ in their light and moisture needs. Confirm the plant labels and available exposure before combining several kinds in a container.
Select herbs for the balcony's conditions
Rosemary, mint, basil and other herbs differ in light, moisture and season. Use reliably identified edible plants and group only compatible needs. A sunny windy balcony and a shaded enclosed one offer different opportunities.
Give roots practical containers
Choose suitable medium, drainage and enough mature space. Vigorous spreading herbs may be easier to manage separately. Avoid hiding small pots in covers where water accumulates and root moisture cannot be checked.
Water according to each plant
Check below the surface, especially as the canopy expands. A moist-growing herb and an established Mediterranean shrub should not automatically receive the same treatment. Let surplus drain and review drying after relocation or a seasonal change.
Harvest without exhausting growth
Use the method appropriate to the herb, leaving enough healthy leaves and shoots for recovery. Follow current edible-crop instructions for any treatment. Stronger fertilizer cannot replace useful light, suitable temperatures or the time needed for a young plant to establish before repeated harvests.
