Spices You Can Easily Grow in Containers

12 Popular Spices You Can Easily Grow in Containers



Want to pick fresh herbs growing in pots outside your kitchen door? Consider growing 12 popular spices that you can easily grow in pots. That way, if you're in the middle of making dinner and realize you forgot to harvest some onions or cilantro, it's only a few steps away. Also, growing these spices in pots will save your garden space and help you create a small garden around your home such as a balcony, porch, and windowsill. These herbs are easy to grow, making them a great choice for beginners. They adapt well to climate change and do not require much effort from the gardener such as water, fertilizer, and insects. You will easily have herbs for every dish but will gain experience in planting and care.


1 Onion


Onions are easy to grow in pots. Ideally, choose plants that are at least 10 inches deep and wide, or grow them in a window box or pot where they will grow well.


2 Coriander



Coriander is also called cilantro and is commonly used in Pakistani, Indian, Mexican, and Latin American cooking. Herbs are easy to grow and you can plant them indoors in containers and pots.


3 Garlic


Garlic grows best in gardens and pots. You can add it to vegetables and spices. Apart from its culinary uses, it also has medicinal uses.


4 Fennel seeds



Choose a deep pot of at least 12-14 inches to grow fennel seeds. Also, for fennel plants to grow happily, use a light potting medium and water frequently but in well-drained soil.


5 Indian bay leaf


Indian bay leaf is a tree but can be easily grown in containers. It prefers to grow in warm subtropical and tropical climates. It will also tolerate cold weather as long as the pot is protected from harsh weather by moving it indoors.


6 Cardamom



Cardamom is a popular spice in Middle Eastern, Arabic, Indian and Swedish cuisines. Can be easily grown in pots with basic care.


7 Turmeric


Turmeric can be used for cooking and healing. In cooler climates, you should grow yellow rhizomes in spring and early summer. If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, plant it year-round except during the hottest summer months


8 Paprika



Peppers are easy to grow in pots and adapt well to indoor conditions. By producing fruit, they can also be grown as beautiful houseplants.


9 Ginger


Ginger is very easy to grow indoors in pots to harvest year-round. Grow in a wide pot and make sure the eye bud is facing upwards. Place the pot in indirect sunlight and in a warm place. Keep the soil moist to avoid root rot, but not soggy.


10 Cumin 



Cumin seeds are used as a spice and the leaves are also edible but have no valuable flavor. This herb grows best in frost-free climates. Grow it in spring to harvest in summer. But plant it in winter if you live in a warm climate.


11 Curry Tree


This curry tree is an herb and spice that can have a distinct aroma and a sweet and lingering taste. It is widely used in chutneys, curries, uttapam, and Sri Lankan and South Indian cooking.


12 Black pepper



This masala is one of the most popular spices in the world and is available in most kitchens. Black peppercorns or peppers are used in a variety of dishes for their heat and spiciness. They grow well in pots as long as they get warm and humid weather.


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