Herbs

In the past, I have tried growing herbs both indoors and outdoors, and have not really had any success with them - to give an indication just how bad I am with herbs, I couldn't even grow mint, and that is (allegedly) a thug.

We are experimenting more and more in the kitchen, and as a result are using more and more fresh herbs - - but, even having the pots of living herbs from the supermarket, it is quite an expensive business.

This year, we have sown and grown nothing, so I have 10 very large barrel planters in full sun that are pretty much empty - the compost in them isn't great, but that could be topped up/renewed relatively easily (assuming I can get some delivered....) OR we have pots available that we could use either indoors or outdoors. If indoors, light could be an issue though. I do also have a wooden planter that is in the shade until the afternoon (approximately four foot long)

I would like to grow the following, if possible:

Parsley (curly and flat leaf)
Coriander
Mint
Sage
Thyme
and maybe Lemon Verbena if it is possible?

So, is it too late to be sowing herbs? Are they looking for indoors or outdoors? Any other suggestions/hints/tips?

PS - anyone know where I could buy a potted chilli plant, preferably beginning to fruit, without spending a fortune?

 

Poor soil (well, compost) I can do in spades - and all the planters have good drainage. Is it too late/hot to be sowing them though?

 

That is something at least, as the plants I am finding at the moment are not cheap. Maybe once I get mobile next week, I will try and go to the local garden centre and see what they have.... having said that, I don't recall seeing them selling herbs, but then I have never looked.

I have no idea what is going on with chilli plants this year - the only ones I can find to buy online are horrendously expensive. It's a sod having missed the sowing season.

 

@Fat Controller i have Moroccan Mint.. Pineapple Mint.. Chocolate Mint, Strawberry Mint, Eude cologne Mint (lovely crushed and dropped in the bath) I will see if I can get some cuttings going from each of those for you.. If you go to your garden centre now you will probably find them selling off chilli plants as well now, I know they are in one of mine.. I also have sage, Thyme and rosemary I could try some cuttings for you of those too.. I find they cope with pretty poor soil ok but do need regular watering

 

Oooh, that would be great @Marley Farley, thank you I can put the various mints into the wooden planter once they are a suitable size; are they OK over winter? Let me know postage costs etc and I will square you up for it

 

Okie dokie then @Fat Controller I will get some cuttings rooted for you then.. If not will get a bit of root out.. Yes they should be fine over winter.. Pull the tub close to the house so they are a bit sheltered for the first winter and don't let dry out.. I will let you know when I am posting them, may take a while to root..

 

You are a star! The wooden planter lives just under the kitchen window, so is nice and sheltered, and I will plant the rest in large pots that I can huddle round - I will be able to access them by wheelchair for watering purposes.

 

Really? Even if they are spaced out?