Soil mix for basil

biodarwin · July 13, 2014

For those of you growing basil in containers, which kind of mixes are you liking to use? I have one basil plant in a Global Bucket with MG potting mix (non-moisture control) and it is growing great. I planted some seedlings in a 10" pot and they are growing, but the soil seems to hold too much moisture (Pro-Mix Herb and Vegetable). I know basil is a bit finicky and tends to prefer a better draining mix so I am just curious to see what everyone else is doing?

JamesL · July 13, 2014

I use the same mix as for the Earthtainer tomatoes. Seems to work fine.

Zana · July 13, 2014

With my basils and oreganos, I add some sand to the potting mix to help with drainage. All mine are in pots/containers.

KarenO · July 14, 2014

Any good quality peat based soilless potting mix has worked for me.
KarenO

July 13, 2014	#1
biodarwin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 50	Soil mix for basil For those of you growing basil in containers, which kind of mixes are you liking to use? I have one basil plant in a Global Bucket with MG potting mix (non-moisture control) and it is growing great. I planted some seedlings in a 10" pot and they are growing, but the soil seems to hold too much moisture (Pro-Mix Herb and Vegetable). I know basil is a bit finicky and tends to prefer a better draining mix so I am just curious to see what everyone else is doing?

July 13, 2014	#3
Zana Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southwestern Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,521	With my basils and oreganos, I add some sand to the potting mix to help with drainage. All mine are in pots/containers. __________________ Zana ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ There is a fine line between genius and crazy. I like to use that line as a jump rope. ~Anonymous (but I totally agree with this! LOL) Forgive and Forget? I'm neither Jesus or nor do I have Alzheimers. ~ Anonymous Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace. -- Dr. Albert Schweitzer

July 13, 2014	#2
JamesL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,992	I use the same mix as for the Earthtainer tomatoes. Seems to work fine.

July 14, 2014	#4
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,931	Any good quality peat based soilless potting mix has worked for me. KarenO