Shopping list: Tui Pot Power or Tui Herb Mix, Seasol, 3 x used Wattie's tin cans, herb seedlings of your choice (we chose coriander, parsley and thyme), spray paint/paint, chalk, hammer, nail, and your chosen material to decorate the tin can planters with such as twine, hessian or lace.
PREPARE
1. Choose a spot outside that is close to your kitchen, or put the cans on a sunny windowsill inside, for easy access.
2. When planting herbs in containers, use Tui Pot Power or Tui Herb Mix. Tui Pot Power is a lightweight premium mix formulated using superb growing media technology, coupled with superior ingredients. The added benefit of Acadian seaweed stimulates root development and improves overall plant health.
3. Remove the labels from the tin cans - soaking them in warm water will make it easier to remove the labels.
4. Now it’s time to decorate your cans! This part is up to you so get creative - some cool ideas include spray painting the cans rose gold, painting with black chalk paint, white for a modern look or different colours for each can. We chose to spray paint ours with black chalk paint. For more inspiration see our pinterest board here >
5. As the tin cans have no drainage holes, use a hammer and nail to create three drainage holes at the bottom of each can.
PLANT
The best times to plant are early in the morning or late in the day, so the plants aren’t exposed to the hot sun straight away.
Directions for planting in containers:
6. Partly fill your tin can with Tui Pot Power or Tui Herb Mix. Tap the can gently on the ground to settle the mix.
7. Fill a bucket with water and add two capfuls of Seasol. Soak seedlings in the bucket of Seasol, ensuring they are fully submerged.
8. Make a hole in the mix for the plant with your finger.
9. Remove the herb plant from its container.
10. Gently loosen the root ball of the plant.
11. Position the plant in the planting hole. Ensure the plant is sitting at the same level in the soil as it was in its seedling container.
12. Fill in with Tui Pot Power or Tui Herb Mix, up to 3cm from the top.
13. Press soil gently around the base of the plant.
14. Water your herbs well. Tui Tip: As it’s only in a small container keep the soil moist but be careful not to overwater. Put the tins onto a saucer or base to collect the run-off water.
15. Add finishing touches to your new herb planters - label them using tags, chalk or paint, and add lace, hessian or twine for extra interest.
NOURISH
16. Feed your herbs and they will feed you. Plants use nutrients from the soil as they grow, so replenishing the nutrients ensures your plants grow to their full potential. Feed your herbs with Tui NovaTec Premium fertiliser.
PROTECT
17. Herbs aren’t generally affected by pests and diseases, although if your herbs are indoors, lack of sunlight and airflow can reduce plant vigour and attract insect pests like whitefly. To combat, move your herbs outside when you can, and if you get an infestation treat with Tui Insect Control for Fruit & Veges.
Click here for top tips to homegrown herbs
PRODUCTS USED IN THIS GUIDE
• Tui Pot Power
• Tui Herb Mix
• Tui Novatec Premium Fertiliser
• Seasol
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