Container herb seeds — fresh herbs for pots and windowsills
You don't need a garden to grow your own herbs — most of the kitchen favourites thrive in pots on a sunny windowsill, doorstep or balcony, ready to snip whenever you cook. This collection gathers the best pot-friendly picks from our herb seed range. New to herbs? Our herb growing guide covers the basics.
Many herbs can be sown for a year-round windowsill supply — the calendar shows when.
The best herbs for pots
Grow a pot of basil for summer, parsley and chives for year-round snipping, and contain vigorous mint that would otherwise take over. Most of our culinary herbs grow happily in a container.
Growing herbs in containers
Use a good pot of fresh, free-draining compost, keep it in a bright, sunny spot, and water as needed — Mediterranean herbs like it on the dry side, leafy ones a little moister. Pick regularly to keep tender new growth coming.
Building a windowsill garden? Here's where to look next.
Popular herb categories: Basil · Parsley · Chives · Mint · Culinary Herbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which herbs grow best in pots?
Basil, parsley, chives and mint are ideal, and most culinary herbs do well in a container.
Can I grow herbs without a garden?
Absolutely — a sunny windowsill, doorstep or balcony is all you need.
What compost should I use?
Fresh, free-draining compost in a good-sized pot.
How much water do they need?
Mediterranean herbs like it on the dry side; leafy herbs a little moister.
Should I grow mint in a pot?
Yes — a pot keeps its vigorous roots from taking over the garden.