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9 Herbs You Can Cultivate in Buckets This May: Fresh Flavor Right at Your Doorstep
May is the perfect time to start your herb garden — and you don’t even need a backyard or fancy raised beds to do it. With just a few buckets, some good potting soil, and a sunny spot, you can grow a thriving herb garden right on your patio, balcony, or doorstep.
Here are 9 flavorful and easy-to-grow herbs you can cultivate in buckets this May. These herbs not only add zest to your cooking but also bring fresh fragrance and beauty to your outdoor (or indoor) space.
🌱 Why Grow Herbs in Buckets?
- Space-saving: Perfect for small spaces, balconies, or urban gardens
- Portable: Move them around for sun, shade, or indoor protection
- Controlled growth: Buckets prevent herbs from overtaking your garden
- Cost-effective: A few seeds or seedlings and you’re set for the season
- Fresh all season: No more store-bought herbs that wilt in days
🪴 9 Herbs to Plant in Buckets This May
1. Basil
A warm-weather favorite that thrives in full sun. Sweet, peppery basil is perfect for pasta, pesto, and summer salads.
Tips:
- Needs at least 6–8 hours of sun daily
- Pinch off flowers to keep leaves flavorful
- Water regularly but don’t let the soil stay soggy
2. Mint
Fresh, cooling, and fast-growing — mint is perfect for teas, desserts, and cocktails. It’s also known for repelling mosquitoes.
Tips:
- Keep mint in its own bucket — it spreads aggressively
- Likes partial shade and moist soil
- Harvest often to keep it under control
3. Parsley
Great in soups, salads, and as a garnish, parsley is packed with vitamins and grows easily in containers.
Tips:
- Prefers partial to full sun
- Water evenly and keep soil moist
- Snip from the outside stems first
4. Thyme
This fragrant, woody herb is a staple in Mediterranean cooking and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, chicken, and stews.
Tips:
- Loves full sun and well-drained soil
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Trim back regularly to promote growth
5. Chives
Mild onion flavor and beautiful purple flowers make chives a dual-purpose herb — both ornamental and tasty.
Tips:
- Prefers full sun to light shade
- Water regularly, especially in hot weather
- Snip close to the base for continuous growth
6. Cilantro (Coriander)
This herb loves cool weather and is essential for salsa, curries, and many Asian and Latin American dishes.
Tips:
- Plant in partial sun; too much heat causes it to bolt
- Harvest leaves quickly — it grows fast and can go to seed early
- Sow every few weeks for a continuous supply
7. Oregano
A low-maintenance, sun-loving herb that’s bold in flavor and ideal for Italian, Greek, and Mexican cooking.
Tips:
- Needs full sun and dry, well-drained soil
- Trim regularly to prevent it from becoming woody
- Excellent for drying and preserving
