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Posted: Mar/19/2009 5:45 PM PST
I am on a very small budget and just getting started. I have looked at herbs in 2 catalogs. I would like any and everyones opinion, first on the catalogs and then their thoughts on what I should do. The catalogs are Four Seasons Nursery and The Cook's Garden. The herbs that I am interested in are as follows: Sage, Basil, Thyme, Oregano, Dill, Cilantro, Chives and Parsley. Looking forward to hearing from you. |
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Posted: Mar/19/2009 7:33 PM PST
what specific questions do you have bout the plants? |
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Posted: Mar/20/2009 7:17 AM PST
Here's my experience with the following: Sage This is pretty easy to start with the seeds right in the ground. You're probably a little warmer down in Walterboro than I am up here. I'd wait a little while longer and then sow where you want them. Basil Personally, I just buy one plant and then root off of it. They root easily in water. By the end of the summer I have plenty. You can overwinter in the house, root more and be ready for next spring! Thyme I don't have much luck with thyme seeds, so I purchase the plant. You can usually find those easily when the spring influx begins in the nurseries and even Walmart, Kmart, etc. Oregano This is not my favorite. I find that marjoram is more fragrant. It grows all over the place here. It survives the worst winters and I pretty much have use of it all year long. Dill and Cilantro are both cool season crops. My cilantro is up and going out in the yard right now. It will flower and seed as soon as it gets hot. Chives I buy the plants for this. It takes a while for the chives to get big enough to snip, snip, snip, eat, eat, eat! Then after you get one, you can start your own seed-saving and later make many more by division. This is one of my very favorites!! Parsley This will drive you crazy, but it's not really that difficult to do from seed. You just have to be patient. Also know that this is a biennial. |
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Posted: Mar/20/2009 7:20 AM PST
Oh, and I could send you some cilantro seeds (coriander) if you'd like. Just PM me. |
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Posted: Mar/20/2009 11:46 AM PST
I would go to your local stores for the seeds and plants as opposed to going through a catalogue. The reason for this is you don't have to pay shipping, and the prices are a little cheaper than in the catalogues (more sales). Also, listen to Witt. She really knows what she's doing. Happy planting! |
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Posted: Mar/24/2009 7:34 AM PST
Thank you for sharing this knowledge with me. As I get further into my gardening, I'm sure I will have more questions. |
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Posted: Mar/24/2009 7:36 AM PST
Thank you. I think I will stick to the local stores. And you are right about Witt. |
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Posted: Apr/02/2009 8:44 AM PST
Got my herb seeds yesterday and a friend from work gave me some of her mint. Can't wait to get started. |
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Posted: Apr/02/2009 10:46 AM PST
Oh, goody. I know how you feel! I suspect that you're getting some rain down your way. |
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Posted: Apr/02/2009 2:36 PM PST
Quote: when i get on my comp ill have to send you the pic i have of mint--choc and orange yup 2 types-- over runing the like 8 inch mimum pot its on a chair lucly so can get size ---just a warning
Originally posted by cdsmith Got my herb seeds yesterday and a friend from work gave me some of her mint. Can't wait to get started. |
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