can I plant rosemary and/or garden sage over septic tank

I am building a patio next to the septic tank. I can’t cover the septic tank with concrete (if something goes wrong with the septic system, I will need access). So I thought I would make an herb bed but I don’t want the roots to invade the tank.

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#1 Comment By Heather On 02/07/2014 @ 3:18 pm

The roots won’t invade the tank. Herbs have pretty shallow roots. That being said, there are some other consideration to take into account. This article explains them:
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