Thank you, yeah pots are crazy expensive here, and this allows for excess water to drain very well. I leave them outside. We have really long hot days and windy as well, so i try to move them into the sun every morning, and under cover at night to keep the temp from fluctuating too much. On very windy days i try to keep them under cover as well becuase the wind is hot and dry. Its a bit irregular, but they seem to be growing alright. We also have heavy summer rains, so they get to go in the rain for a bit, then under cover again. The rain water explodes their growth, and the green in the leaves gets dark with rain water compared to tap water. Well these are just a few observations, i might be wrong, but thats why i am trying to get advice. Its becoming such a hobbie, and what other hobbie pays off with a great baking session. I want to buy some seeds next, but need to improve my knowledge base first.
you have been very helpfull. Thank you for all the advice so far. I almost plucked this one out and chucked it, but google and this forum just saved me some heartache i think.