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Herb Growers -- few questions
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:27 pm
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:27 pm
Do you soak the seeds overnight before planting?
How often do you water/how much water do you use?
Will a window sill provide enough light for herbs like cilanto, sage, and basil?
And how many seedlings per pot? The package recommends an 18 inch spread per seed--that seems a little high
How often do you water/how much water do you use?
Will a window sill provide enough light for herbs like cilanto, sage, and basil?
And how many seedlings per pot? The package recommends an 18 inch spread per seed--that seems a little high
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Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:16 pm to TheOcean
I let them soak overnight in a moist paper towel.
I usually water every other day. I've never found that too much or too little hurts. Nothing scientific.
My window sill has cilantro, mint and basil. I grow sage, rosemary and oregano outside.
I have one window-width planter I got from Tractor Supply. I usually drop 10 or so seeds in each third of the planter. Again, nothing scientific. Sometimes I start them in these little terra cotta pots and then transfer them.
My rosemary grew violently. I transplanted it to a 5 gallon pot and then moved it into a corner of the yard. It's hardy.
I usually water every other day. I've never found that too much or too little hurts. Nothing scientific.
My window sill has cilantro, mint and basil. I grow sage, rosemary and oregano outside.
I have one window-width planter I got from Tractor Supply. I usually drop 10 or so seeds in each third of the planter. Again, nothing scientific. Sometimes I start them in these little terra cotta pots and then transfer them.
My rosemary grew violently. I transplanted it to a 5 gallon pot and then moved it into a corner of the yard. It's hardy.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 1:37 am to Genius_Mofo
You can soak the seeds overnight and then plant....or not....it ain't rocket science......oregano, rosemary and thyme you can grow in the ground. They are basically evergreen. Basil is easy but will die back at first freeze. Cilantro will not make it after it gets above 90.....parsley is easy but will wilt in the heat too...although it will survive.. Rocket aka arugala is easy but will bolt and die back in the 90s....
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:21 am to Zappas Stache
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ou can soak the seeds overnight and then plant....or not....it ain't rocket science......oregano, rosemary and thyme you can grow in the ground. They are basically evergreen. Basil is easy but will die back at first freeze. Cilantro will not make it after it gets above 90.....parsley is easy but will wilt in the heat too...although it will survive.. Rocket aka arugala is easy but will bolt and die back in the 90s
When the temps rise over 90 degrees, will these plants survive if under a covered patio and out of direct sunlight? I want to grow some herb plant, but I would like to have them in pots underneath my patio area.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 4:22 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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When the temps rise over 90 degrees, will these plants survive if under a covered patio and out of direct sunlight? I
Cilantro won't. Parsley might do ok. My parsley is still kicking but not growing anymore.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 5:52 pm to TheOcean
My advice? Buy young plants instead of planting seeds. Transfer them into terracotta pots with some moisture control potting soil. Water when they look like they would appreciate it.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 6:02 pm to TheOcean
Once your basil begins to flower, pinch those flowers off. The plant will continue to generate healthy leaves, otherwise the plant's energy is focused on the flower. Basil loves this LA direct sun, as long as it has water.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 6:40 pm to Degas
If you're in south LA, cilantro and parsley are cool season crops....the seeds will germinate and a plant will grow in hot weather, but it will bolt (flower) very quickly, so you won't get any meaningful harvest of leaves.
This time of year, chives, Rosemary, oregano, mint, and sage (if you keep it in a pot on the dry side) will grow well outside. Never bother with windowsill herbs since I have an area right outside the kitchen door for an herb garden.
This time of year, chives, Rosemary, oregano, mint, and sage (if you keep it in a pot on the dry side) will grow well outside. Never bother with windowsill herbs since I have an area right outside the kitchen door for an herb garden.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 9:20 pm to Degas
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Basil loves this LA direct sun, as long as it has water.
Mine gets the western afternoon TX sun but as long as it is watered daily, it thrives. I had some reach 10-12 " high this year.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 7:10 am to OldTigahFot
If you really want to do basil the right way, grow a bunch and harvest the entire baby plant at about 3in high.
Sure, grow a few big plants, but baby basil is superior.
Sure, grow a few big plants, but baby basil is superior.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 9:07 am to LSUfan20005
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Sure, grow a few big plants, but baby basil is superior.
Perhaps for making pesto, but the tiny baby leaves don't have sufficient flavor to me. I plant a big ol lettuce leaf variety of basil, as I use the torn leaves in a mixed salad, etc.
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