A: Herbs grow fine in containers. Remember the 5 basic rules:

1. 97% of the common herbs need full sun. That 6 hours of direct
   sunlight.
2. Herbs like moisture but they don't like wet feet. All herbs need a
   well drained growing medium. Test the potting soil you plan to use by putting
   some in an empty pot and filling it with water. The idea potting soil
   allow the excess water to drain through. If the water sits on top and
   slowly drains through, the potting soil is too dense for herbs.
3. Plants have the same amount of root size as top growth. Find out the
   mature size of the herb you plan to grow and select a pot that will have
   enough room for good root growth.
4. The larger the leaf size, the more water it will need. In making
   combination pots be sure to put similar leaf sized herbs together.
5. Use fertilizers sparingly. To much fertilizer makes fleshy top growth
   but reduces the flavor of the herb. Organic fertilizers are a perfect
   choice for herbs.

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