Don't Throw Out Those Plastic Fruit Containers - Use Them To Start An Herb Garden Instead - Tasting Table

"Instead of running to the store every time you need a handful of fresh basil (and inevitably letting the rest go to waste in your fridge), having an herb garden of your own allows you to only take what you need. While this in itself is a great sustainable practice, try taking it a step further by starting an herb garden in old plastic fruit containers."

"They've got slits all along the bottom, and they're fairly flimsy compared to more heavy-duty plastic, but this is actually what makes them the perfect receptacle for growing herbs and other small plants. Instead of being a means for spillage, those slits act as perfect drainage holes for plants. However, you should always water your fruit container herb gardens over a plate or in the sink, since they're prone to dripping immediately after watering."

Herbs are an easy way to enhance cooking, and indoor herb gardens can be started in old plastic fruit containers to save money and reduce waste. Prepare containers by cutting off the top, washing residue, and filling with potting soil before sowing seeds. The existing slits along the bottom function as drainage holes, though containers are prone to dripping and should be watered over a plate or in the sink. Fruit containers are inexpensive starter pots for seedlings and can be used to begin plants before transferring them outdoors. Deeper containers, such as those for strawberries, work best for small herbs.

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