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Going to try my luck at growing basil and cilantro in outside pots.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 9:45 am
Posted on 6/22/11 at 9:45 am
Any tips or pointers? They will get about 6 hours of afternoon sun.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Posted on 6/22/11 at 9:47 am to Panny Crickets
Basil is simple.. just keep it watered..
Cilantro I am not big fan of, so I can not help you there.
Cilantro I am not big fan of, so I can not help you there.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 9:48 am to Panny Crickets
Baril likes morning shade and keep removing the tops. Not certain (and too lazy to google) but Cilantro grows best in winter time I believe.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 9:58 am to Panny Crickets
Basil should be easy i have one plant that I am now cutting once a week and I have tons of fresh basil. Pesto every week, the more you top it the more it grows.6 hrs should be good
Posted on 6/22/11 at 10:01 am to LSUEnvy
You can get them ready to plant at Fresh Market if you are in BTR.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 10:04 am to LSUPHILLY72
Anybody got tips for keeping basil from getting eaten by critters, besides pesticides. Id rather not use chemicals if I can avoid it.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 10:29 am to BlackenedOut
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Anybody got tips for keeping basil from getting eaten by critters, besides pesticides.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 10:42 am to BlackenedOut
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Anybody got tips for keeping basil from getting eaten by critters, besides pesticides
Basil is pretty good on its own for warding off insects. It naturally repels nemetodes and whatnot. People acutally plant basil beside other vegetables to help keep bugs away. Other that that you can mix some chile powder in a spray bottle and spray that on your herbs. Not sold on it myself but some people say it works..
This post was edited on 6/22/11 at 10:43 am
Posted on 6/22/11 at 10:43 am to BlackenedOut
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Anybody got tips for keeping basil from getting eaten by critters, besides pesticides. Id rather not use chemicals if I can avoid it.
try spraying with Ivory soap and water
Posted on 6/22/11 at 10:51 am to Kajungee
I planted a couple basil plants about a month ago, they are now about 2.5/3 feet high and producing a lot of leaves.
I put a small amount of fertilizer on them after the 3rd week and they really shot up.
The main thing to do is make sure they are getting enough water.
Good luck
I put a small amount of fertilizer on them after the 3rd week and they really shot up.
The main thing to do is make sure they are getting enough water.
Good luck
Posted on 6/22/11 at 11:04 am to Panny Crickets
My basil is doing alright with just regular watering. Not sure if I'm doing it too much when the leaves get lighter green colored or what.
On the other hand, my cilantro completely failed. Dead dead.
Can't find another plant to re-try.
My basil isn't getting eaten but my mint is getting hammered by something.
Rosemary is getting overpicked and my thyme is getting overpicked.
On the other hand, my cilantro completely failed. Dead dead.
Can't find another plant to re-try.
My basil isn't getting eaten but my mint is getting hammered by something.
Rosemary is getting overpicked and my thyme is getting overpicked.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 11:06 am to LSU-MNCBABY
Basil is easy to grow and rewarding. It loves full sun but you can't let it dry out. I've found cilantro very difficult to grow. It seemed like it was always yellowing which is a shame, because it's the one herb that I could use a small clipping from on a regular basis.
I asked at the nursery how to prevent the cilantro from yellowing and another shopper said she had the same problem, but simply buys cilantro at the store because it's dirt cheap. (.50-.79 a bunch), and she had a valid point.
I asked at the nursery how to prevent the cilantro from yellowing and another shopper said she had the same problem, but simply buys cilantro at the store because it's dirt cheap. (.50-.79 a bunch), and she had a valid point.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 11:07 am to s14suspense
I dusted mine with seven-dust when i first planted everything. I've got basil, rosemary, parsley, lemon-balm and jalapenos right now, had a problem with them getting eaten by something, but after the dusting there has been nothing.
I know a lot of people are against pesticides, but sometimes u have to use something.
I know a lot of people are against pesticides, but sometimes u have to use something.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 11:24 am to Panny Crickets
My basil, both thai and the usual kind, is doing great. Read up on cilantro because mine went to seed in a few weeks or so. Apparently, you have to replant it because it goes to seed, naturally, or that's what I read.
I haven't had any critter troubles, at all, with any of my herbs. My chives don't look so hot. I think they can't take this heat, no matter how much I water. My dill is going to seed, I think. It's flowering and I don't know whether to cut those or not.
I haven't had any critter troubles, at all, with any of my herbs. My chives don't look so hot. I think they can't take this heat, no matter how much I water. My dill is going to seed, I think. It's flowering and I don't know whether to cut those or not.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 1:00 pm to Gris Gris
Also, the basil is going to get huge and dry out easier, so go with a bigger pot than you might think is necessary.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 1:34 pm to Panny Crickets
Cilantro generally doesn't last very long. You may get 6 good weeks out of it, then you're done. Also, once it flowers, it turns bitter.
Basil is pretty easy. Keep it watered and you'll be fine.
Basil is pretty easy. Keep it watered and you'll be fine.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 1:48 pm to Woody
I love cilantro, but I don't think I'll plant it again.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 3:43 pm to Gris Gris
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I love cilantro, but I don't think I'll plant it again.
I don't have good luck with this or parsley in pots
Posted on 6/22/11 at 3:50 pm to tetu
All of my herbs are in beds. The parsleys are doing great. I planted some mint in another area. I'm probably the only human in the universe who has trouble growing mint. Everyone I know complains about it taking over. I've never had it grow. It's growing okay in this new spot and it's fine to take over where it is, but I'm not holding out much hope. My lemon balm is growing nicely, though.
Posted on 6/22/11 at 4:18 pm to LSU-MNCBABY
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I know a lot of people are against pesticides, but sometimes u have to use something
There is a huge selection of organic products that you can use to ward of critters of all kinds. I've used a product called BANG with excellent results. Neem oil also works really well.
If you're in the Baton Rouge area, check out a store called Geaux Hydro. There's a huge selection of organic pest products there and the owner is very knowledgeable.
The awesome thing about the organic line is that you can use just about every product up till harvest day.
Happy growing folks!
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