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Post by mike on Jun 30, 2023 17:16:37 GMT -5
I'm sanitizing one side of a Farm Plus for herbs. I'm planting 2 Large Leaf Italian Organic Basil, 2 Italian Flat Leaf Organic Parsley, and 2 Fernleaf Dill. I'll plant them tomorrow morning.
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Post by lynnee on Jun 30, 2023 19:53:56 GMT -5
Can't wait to see your herbs grow, mike!  |
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Post by slw on Jul 1, 2023 0:59:39 GMT -5
Sounds like a nice mix, mike. I found quite a lot of AG parsley pods when I was "organizing" earlier and thought that I need to start some. You have inspired me!
I also got a packet of cilantro seeds and I'll be using some "grow anything" sponges to start some of those. Anyone know of any problem growing parsley and cilantro in the same unit?
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Post by lynnee on Jul 1, 2023 14:43:22 GMT -5
Parsley and cilantro should be okay together, because AG used to include both in a 9-pod herb seed kit for the early Bounties. Both can be slow to germinate and to grow, especially if you've had the seeds or kits around for a while.  |
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Post by mike on Jul 1, 2023 18:37:07 GMT -5
Finally! They are in. Some of the nutrient buildup wouldn't come off with citric acid and baking soda. That's a first for me. I planted 2 pods each of the dill, parsley and basil. Added 10 ml AG Nutes. SLW, you can mix greens and herbs. But don't grow them with fruiting plants.  |
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Post by mike on Jul 4, 2023 19:09:38 GMT -5
Both Basils are showing. The back one is almost to the label.
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Post by mike on Jul 11, 2023 17:36:21 GMT -5
Still waiting on the parsley.  |
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Post by swimmom500 on Jul 11, 2023 19:41:01 GMT -5
I am still waiting on my dill to come up. My Aerogarden pod didn’t come up so I bought fresh seeds and added them and still nothing.
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Post by mike on Jul 15, 2023 17:59:16 GMT -5
Thinned the dill and basil. Added 16 ml AG Nutes.  |
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Post by mike on Jul 21, 2023 17:23:02 GMT -5
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Post by mike on Jul 29, 2023 8:20:50 GMT -5
The basil is coming in faster than I can use. I'm harvesting dill now, too. I wish the parsley would get in gear. I don't think they are getting enough light.  |
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Post by slw on Jul 29, 2023 11:35:23 GMT -5
I find that parsley is always slow growing, as are chives... the bane of my existence. (This week I've been fighting with cilantro which has me in a perpetual bad mood.) Seems like each time I start dill and basil, they both take off and are a foot tall before I see any sign of life from parsley pods.
I'm a weirdo because I don't even like basil (gasp), but I like to grow it.  It makes me feel accomplished, lol. |
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Post by scarfguy on Jul 29, 2023 11:57:48 GMT -5
Yea, basil is a confidence booster allright...
I've been growing an "italian herb garden" (parsley, oregano, basil) in a harvest XL. The last go round, I started the parsley and oregano first and planted the basil about a month later. That worked really well. After another month or so, they were all competing equally for light and space.
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Post by mike on Jul 29, 2023 18:47:34 GMT -5
My favorite application is green smoothies. I've been taking 4 leaves each of the pac choi and lettuce, along with at least 3 leaves of basil, a couple sprigs of dill, 2 eggs, a scoop of protein powder, 1/2 can pinto beans, frozen blueberries, an apple, a banana, water and a splash of vanilla. I throw those in the Vitamix for 30 seconds. That makes 2 days smoothies. All the fruit and veggie requirements I need for the day. And it replaces a meal. It's kind of gross to look at, but it's tasty.
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Post by mike on Jul 31, 2023 14:48:21 GMT -5
Added 22 ml AG Nutes
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Post by mike on Aug 9, 2023 19:07:52 GMT -5
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Post by mike on Aug 15, 2023 20:35:39 GMT -5
Added 22 ml AG nutes.
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It makes me feel accomplished, lol. 