How to Grow Bay Laurel in a Pot

With a little space and very minimum tending, you can grow your own super flavorful, aromatic leaves for your next stew or homemade bouquet garni.

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01 Low maintenance plant to grow

02 Can grow it as a houseplant all year long if you have a nice, sunny spot indoors

03 Will stay small and contained if grown in a container

Why Grow Bay Laurel

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THE BEST CONTAINERS FOR GROWING BAY LAUREL

Look for a container that’s at least 5 gallons with at least one drainage hole at the bottom. 

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HOW TO PLANT BAY LAUREL in 3 EASY STEPS

STEP 1

Add a piece of weed barrier cloth or burlap  to the bottom of the pot to prevent soil from running out every time you water your bay laurel plant.

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STEP 2

Place pot in a location that receives at least 6 hrs of sunlight. Fill the bottom of the pot with a mix of organic potting soil and compost.

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STEP 3

Add the root ball of the bay laurel plant and fill in more potting soil mix around it. Give the plant a nice watering in.

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LEARN MORE

Swipe up below to learn more about how to care, harvest and dry bay laurel leaves for your everday culinary uses.

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