containers

Use the previous crop's health and the mix's structure to decide whether reuse is sensible; fresh material cannot sanitize an uncertain batch.

Check which pots actually receive rain, keep outlets clear, and restart irrigation from root-zone moisture after the storm.

Choose a practical inspection time, water dry root zones promptly, and keep wet foliage and drainage separate from the clock.

Keep culinary mint in an inspectable container, check drainage holes and trailing stems, and remove escapes without redistributing live runners.

Plan a first salad box around separate crop sections, suitable light, and mature spacing rather than a crowded mixed sowing.