Several weeks ago, I planted cilantro and basil seeds in pots on my front stoop. The packages said to sow them 6″( basil) and 12″ (cilantro) apart. when I opened the packet, though, the basil seeds seemed so tiny. How could I plant single seeds 6″ apart when I found it impossible to pick up a single seed? So, I didn’t. I sowed both herbs liberally.
I waited and watered and waited some more. The basil seedlings appeared first. It was almost another week before I saw signs of life in the cilantro planter. I was pleased and relieved.
Now, some 4 or 5 weeks later, I can see that the package hadn’t exaggerated. Each pot is packed with herbal goodness.
I needed some basil over the weekend, so I thinned it a bit. And now I am thinking that, when I have thinned a little more, I might add the leftover seeds to the pots to ensure a constant supply of my two favorite herbs through the summer.
booksandbassets 
Love basil and cilantro! I did cilantro once but it does not continue to grow when you pick it and it goes to seed too quickly for me. I was told you have to constantly reseed to keep cilantro growing. Maybe you could take some of the basil seedlings and put them in additional pots. They certainly look healthy!
That is good info. Thanks!
So nice to see them 😊 they add so much.
There is nothing like the taste of fresh herbs. I have never tried growing herbs in a pot but you post has me wanting to try.
I wonder if they will over-winter in the house?
Words of wisdom for teachers — and others, I suspect: “Sow liberally.” I wish you many happy harvests to come!