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I can't grow herbs!
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!
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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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First off make sure you are buying perinnials. An annual, like Basil, is going to die in one season anyway. I'm not very conversant on a window herb garden, but I know you can buy Chia pet herb kits that are made to help beginners. I have always had a half cask planter for the poarch or a small garden out back. Try starting with 4" seedlings. " is the size of the pot they are in when you buy them not the size of the plant itself. Go to a nursery not Walmart or someplace like that. You'll get better quality stock and they can actually give you growing tips other than the preprinted card that comes stuck in the pot at Wally World. Oregano, Thyme, catnio, Lemon Balm, and all kinds of mint are easy to grow. They just need enough space.
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