28th Floor Balcony Herbs: Wind, Water, Container Solutions

High-rise balcony (windy, 28th floor): mint brown edges, herbs dying. Solutions.

Immediate

• Mint: Own pot. Prune hard. 3-week cycle.
• Basil: Own pot. Weekly prune (1/3).
• Water: Daily = too much for most. Use bottle drip: ice-pick hole in plastic bottle, fill with water + fish fertilizer, set beside plant. Every 3 days. Fertilize every 3 weeks only.

Container Upgrade

More pots. Each herb 12"+ deep. Wind = rapid drying. Group pots for mutual shelter.

Pruning Reference

Full 1/3 every 3 weeks protocol included (see article 24032).

Fish fertilizer: Home Depot/Lowe's.