Do you feed herbs, if so what do you use?

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    AmandaB Apprentice Gardener

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    Just wondering what everyone uses to feed herbs - I have some in containers and some in the ground?
     
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    A general purpose feed like Growmore would do it, or if you're organic use Chicken manure pellets :blue thumb:
     
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      Thanks JWK -
      just wondering would nettle tea compost be beneficial ?
       
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      It would be very beneficial, but I would be very careful how you apply it, try not get it on the leaves and make sure you wash the herbs well before use.
       
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