Oh I would think 8 inches would be fine. I started all my herbs indoors last year and when I brought them outside in summer, I just left them in their containers. They did wonderfully. Just be sure to space them out well to give their roots room to grow....planting too close together isn't good. Good Luck!! Keep us posted how they're doing.

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ChristinaC and Comfrey thanks for the replies.

Of the list, Lavender and Sage concerned me the most since they can get 24" (610mm) or larger and not knowing their root structure. I'll post progress pictures later in the season.

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Some days there is more laughter than others....Just depends on what/who you focus on....

If it was me I would put the sage in its own pot instead...I have one growing in a 2 gallon pot. It does put a large root system, but like Christina said it will only spread according to the amount of space it has to grow in.

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Tammy according to what it said on a package of seed that I bought...It says to Press seed lightly into the soil surface, leaving it uncovered, as light aids in germination. Keep moist. Germination in 7-21 days it says also. The seeds I have started always seem to germinate in about 5 days. The thing I like about sage is that it has leaves all winter long that you can harvest fresh as needed. I have one growing in a pot outdoors, and there is nothing that tastes better then fresh sage in homemade stuffing. Plus of course it has medicinal properties which makes it duel purpose. In the summer months when it is really bushy, I cut it back and dry the leaves for medicinal purposes. It has a really pleasant taste when smoked also, so is a good alternative to tobacco and helps with coughs plus a ton of other things.

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