Potted Companions
Herby Salad
Herby Salad
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Herby Salad
Fresh-picked flavour, straight from your pot 🥬
Everything you need for fresh, homegrown salads in one easy-to-grow pot. Combining peppery rocket, crisp baby cos lettuce, fragrant coriander and pollinator-friendly, sweet alyssum, this companion planting is designed to thrive together while delivering continuous harvests and natural garden benefits.
What’s included in the Potted Companion:
Rocket (Eruca sativa) an easy to grow herb that has a mild, peppery flavour which adds a pungent spicy taste to salads.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) an annual herb with aromatic foliage which is used to flavour soups, curries, chili sauce and exotic dishes.
Baby Cos (Lactuca sativa) this sweet and crunchy 'Baby Cos' is a must for any salad lover.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) as they grow from seedlings, they will provide a hardy ground cover which produces a mass of tiny flowers in a mix of pastel colours.
Planted in a charming mint green mini greenhouse container, complete with a clear plastic lid and adjustable airflow vent to help create the ideal growing environment (L 9cm × W 4.8cm × H 4.8cm).
Why it works:
Rocket, coriander, baby cos lettuce and sweet alyssum thrive in the same cool, sunny to part-shade conditions, making them a perfect companion planting combination. Sweet Alyssum attracts beneficial insects for natural pest control, while the leafy greens make efficient use of the space, creating a healthy, productive pot with continuous harvests and fresh salad flavours.
Grow tips & Position:
Best grown in a sunny to part shade position that is sheltered from frost. (It has been loving its north facing position against a brick wall.)
Water regularly to keep plants thriving. As a self-watering pot, keep the reservoir topped up regularly and check the water level often, especially during hot or dry weather.
Harvest regularly to promote fresh new growth.
Fertilise regularly.
Benefits & Uses:
Rocket is rich in vitamins A, C and K, plus antioxidants that support bone health and immunity. It adds a peppery flavour to salads, sandwiches, pizzas and pasta dishes.
Coriander is a good source of vitamins A, C and K, with antioxidants that may support digestion and overall wellbeing. The entire coriander plant can be used in cooking – leaves, stems and roots. A fragrant herb for salads, tacos, curries, stir-fries and salsas. The dried seeds can be harvested when they turn brown and can be added to cakes and cream cheese dishes.
Baby Cos Lettuce is a good source of vitamins A, K and folate, helping support healthy skin, vision and overall wellbeing. Perfect for fresh salads, wraps, sandwiches and burgers.
Sweet Alyssum flowers add colour and encourage pollinators, helping create a healthier garden ecosystem. They are also edible, scatter the delicate flowers over salads, desserts and drinks as a beautiful edible garnish.
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