Ana Alicia Semyraz retweetledi
The same soil that's feeding your basil is rotting your rosemary.
Mediterranean herbs — rosemary, lavender, thyme, oregano, sage — evolved on rocky hillsides where roots dry within hours.
Rich, moist potting mix pushes fast foliage that dilutes their oils. Leaves that look healthy but taste like nothing.
Basil, cilantro, parsley, chives, and mint need the opposite. Fertile soil. Consistent moisture. Shallow roots built for wet ground.
One pot. Two mixes.
Mediterranean mix:
- Three parts coarse sand or perlite, one part potting soil, one part fine gravel
- No compost. No moisture crystals
- Terracotta pot — dries through the walls
Moisture mix:
- Two parts potting soil, one part compost, one part vermiculite
- Glazed or plastic pot — holds moisture steady
The herb that tastes the strongest grew in the soil that stressed it most.
English
