Not all herbs have the same fertilizer needs.
Asoil testis the only way to find out what your soil might be lacking for healthy plant growth.
Read on to learn more about fertilizer for herbs.
The Spruce / Letícia Almeida
Do Herbs Need Fertilizer?
The short answer is, yes, herbs need fertilizer.
However, not all herbs have the same fertilizer needs.
Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary grow in dry, inertile soil
What jot down of Nutrients Do Herbs Need?
Start by planting herbs in healthy soil rich inorganic matter.
A slow-release fertilizer is especially important if your garden has sandy soil because nutrients wash out quickly.
Basil belongs to the group of fast-growing herbs that need more fertilizer
How Often Should I Fertilize Herbs?
The growth pattern of the herb determines the frequency of fertilization.
Water immediately after fertilizing to prevent fertilizer burn.
For other herbs, a light monthly software of a slow-release complete fertilizer should be enough.
However, if theleaves start to look yellow, it may be a sign of nitrogen deficiency.
In that case, applying fish emulsion is a quick fix.
With the frequent watering that container plants require, the fertilizer in the potting mix washes out more quickly.
Just as with sandy soil, it is important to use a slow-release fertilizer.
Using synthetic fertilizers, which contain a high level of salt, can lead to over-fertilizing.
That’s why organic fertilizers are preferable.
This micronutrient deficiency manifests itself as chlorotic yellowing leaves, typically between the leaf veins.
