Basil, Mint, Lavender in One Pot: Separation Required

Three herbs in one pot with basil holes and mint damage = competition and pests.

Immediate Separation

1. Mint: Own pot NOW. Chokes others for water/nutrients.
2. Basil: Own 12"+ deep pot. Heat lover, prune 1/3 every 3 weeks.
3. Lavender: Own pot + 1 tbsp lime at planting, annually.

Pest Diagnosis

• Holes = caterpillars, slugs, or beetles (nocturnal).
• Bt for caterpillars. Beer traps for slugs. Diatomaceous earth barrier.

Care Per Pot

• Basil: prune 1/3 to last leaf pair every 3 weeks. Pinch flowers.
• Lavender: lime, gravel mulch, weekly water.
• Mint: contain, prune hard, feed monthly.

Shared pots fail for Mediterranean herbs. Separate for success.