Not only does it look beautiful - a mixed culture of different herbs in one pot is extremely practical. But not all herbs get along equally well with each other. While some make perfect neighbors, others should not be planted in a pot.
Can mint and basil be grown in one pot?
Mint and basil do not get along well and shouldnot be grown together in the same pot. They do not go well together as planting partners and are better grown separately in individual pots or in the garden bed.
Why doesn't this mixed culture work?
The reason why mint and the Mediterranean culinary herb basil are not suitable for planting in a common herb pot is becauseMint does not tolerate other mint plants next to itBecause basil is also too belongs to this plant family, mixed culture does not work. As far as the soil and the location are concerned, both herbs have similar requirements (substrate with lots of nutrients, location in partial shade to sunny) - but that is not enough to make them good planting partners to do.
Are there herbs that are suitable as neighbors for mint?
We recommend not growingMint in a mixed culture with other herbsEven if other mint plants were planted in the soil in the herb bed or in the pot up to three years previously, this will happen Mint doesn't feel comfortable there. It then has to be repotted. If at all, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce and potatoes are suitable for a mixed culture with mint. Especially when it comes to tomatoes, mint is a suitable sub-plant for planting unused space.
Which other herbs go well with basil?
Although basil with the botanical name Ocimum basilicum is quite demanding to care for, it still gets along with other herbs in the bed or in a pot - but it must be of sufficient size. Good planting partners for basil areOregano, parsleyandRosemary Chervil and savory are also suitable for mixed cultivation.
Tip
In addition to mint, you should also avoid planting basil together with dill, lemon balm and thyme.
Tip
It is possible to grow mint and basil indoors
Both mint and basil are suitable for growing on the windowsill. February is a good time for this project. However, you should never put the herbs outside before mid-May, when there is no longer any threat of frost and the temperatures are permanently at least 10 °C.
