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My name is Tiffany (my friends call me Tipher) and I am a married thirty-smoething with child. (there's 2 bad sitcoms all in one lol). I've been around a little and am ready to answer even the hard quesitons...no poking fun or anything, just my absolute honest opinion and advice.
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The blooms on my amaryllis have faded. What do I do now to promote re-blooming? (link)
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start by pinching the old blooms-this triggers hormones that tell the plant the it is time to grow more in order to make seeds. Check your soil and light requirements and what soil the plant is actually in. It may be that the soil mix needs tinkering with or that there is no more nutrients in the soil. Also check to see if the pant is rootbound (has outgronw the pot). If so, pot up into a lager container-use something that has a hole in the bottom and fertilize, fertilize, fertilize.
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I tried once to grow herbs, but nothing happened. Then I heard about this method of putting a small plastic baggy over them to help keep them warmer and keep up the humidity. The problem is, when I tried to wean them off the baggy's, they all died! Could anyone tell me what some good beginers herbs are, and how to take care of them? Please? It would mean a lot tro me, because I am a vegetarian and like organic food, especially herbs for pasta. Thank you! (link)
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First, where are you buying your plants? If you go to Lowe's or WalMart, you are getting plants in "potting soil" which contains absolutely NO SOIL WHATSOEVER!!! Most herbs are Medeterranian in origin, so you need a sandy soil mix to help drainage. Also, check your daily sunlight and heat. Remember, these plants like warm to hot sunny places. Humidity is not so much of an issue but if you intend to winter them indoors, they DON'T like to be cold. Get out you phone book and start with a reputable greenhouse or nursery that grows their own plants from seed-do NOT buy forced hothouse plants!!!These are just going to croak. Any good nurseryman will know the suitable habitat, light, and soil requirements for each plant. Lavender and sage are good, hardy herbs to start with as is basil-and if you winter them indoors or live somewhere that stays warm, basil will continue to live. Mints are very hardy and come in a variety of flavors (lemon, peppermint, spearmint, etc) that are great for teas and sachets. Herbs like rosemary and thyme are a little fussier so get the hang of it on some hardier plants first. Also, invest in some good terracotta pots. They allow the roots to breathe and absolutely don't pot anything in a container that doesn't have a drainage hole (the roots will rot...dead plant). If you have any questions, pleasse don't hesitate to email me! fireant30@hotmail.com I can give you my personal dirt recipes and share any other planting info I have to hand. (I spent 4 years working in a greenhouse that did 100% in-house growing. I may have a few trade secrets that would help.)
Good luck and happy planting!
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