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Post by MaryL on Sept 10, 2018 12:50:09 GMT -5
I planted a collection of basils a couple weeks ago - Cinnamon, Emily, Lemon, and Lettuce basil.  All have come up, but one of the Lettuce basils looks like something took a bite off the top. I don’t think this one will make it. I’m glad I planted 2 of those.  |
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Post by Happy on Sept 10, 2018 12:54:31 GMT -5
Hmmm. Is it too late to start another one?
I'm looking forward to your lettuce basil(s).
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Post by Rialle on Sept 10, 2018 12:59:28 GMT -5
So much Basil! Exciting!
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Post by Shawn on Sept 10, 2018 13:03:11 GMT -5
Very nice with the exception of the one pod. It is funny to see the different rates that different Basil take to grow.
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Post by MaryL on Sept 10, 2018 14:01:00 GMT -5
Hmmm. Is it too late to start another one? I'm looking forward to your lettuce basil(s). Good point, I could actually still plant another. But taking into account Shawn’s observation about their various growth rates, I might plant a 2nd Lemon instead. The Lemon always shoots up taller, almost leggy, with more space between nodes (and it bolts fast). Also, the Lettuce basil is really plentiful given the huge size of its leaves. I really love the Lettuce basil, I’m so glad I found it. In fact, the Lettuce and Lemon basils have become my favorite so far. Thanks for reminding me I can replant  I don’t know why that didn’t occur to me. |
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Post by MaryL on Sept 16, 2018 14:58:21 GMT -5
Almost 3 weeks  The cinnamon basil (below pic) is looking undernourished or something, and Emily doesn’t look great either (front left in upper pic).  Lettuce basil looks good.  |
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Post by Shawn on Sept 16, 2018 15:13:16 GMT -5
This project is a good test for different types.
are you going to try to up or decreased nutes?
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Post by MaryL on Sept 16, 2018 16:13:08 GMT -5
I kind of can’t remember if I used AG or Ionic nutes. Hmm. Maybe I have to do an R n R and start nutes over.
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Post by Happy on Sept 16, 2018 16:25:38 GMT -5
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Post by Shawn on Sept 16, 2018 17:58:19 GMT -5
I have tried higher and my herbs did not like it. MaryL , if I remember correctly (but don't hold me to it  ) we both tried the iconic and both of us had this problem. This was like two years ago I think.. Or around there. I found a sticky i put notes on taped to my bottle |
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Post by ladyjane on Sept 16, 2018 20:59:15 GMT -5
What will you do with the basil when harvest time comes? Do you use them all in cooking or dry them?
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Sept 17, 2018 21:15:37 GMT -5
I use them all fresh. I’ll even pop them in sandwiches if I have a lot. They’re surprisingly great in sandwiches.
Shawn, unfortunately before I read your comment I gave them more Ionic tonight. 5 ml. I’m inclined to agree with you, though I don’t know. I like Ionic for lettuces, I know that. But it might just be that I gave the wrong dose. I accidentally treated the Ionic the same as the AG nutes, dose wise.
I topped the anemic cinnamon, and cut some unhappy big leaves off the lemon.
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Post by Shawn on Sept 18, 2018 5:13:32 GMT -5
Shawn, unfortunately before I read your comment I gave them more Ionic tonight. 5 ml. I’m inclined to agree with you, though I don’t know. I like Ionic for lettuces, I know that. But it might just be that I gave the wrong dose. I accidentally treated the Ionic the same as the AG nutes, dose wise.
Mary, let me know how they do with the Iconic. How much do you give to the Large machines every two weeks? Maybe I will try with my lettuce. Mine are in the Ultra.
Maybe these both will not thrive.
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Post by MaryL on Sept 18, 2018 15:21:48 GMT -5
I just revisited Shawn’s post about proper Ionic dose. It is 4 teaspoons per gallon. I definitely underfed them, but not sure by how much because these are in a Harvest.
How much water in a Harvest again?? I tried to find on AG’s website but couldn’t find it. Their info isn’t as well organized as it could be.
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Post by Shawn on Sept 18, 2018 16:15:45 GMT -5
I just revisited Shawn’s post about proper Ionic dose. It is 4 teaspoons per gallon. I definitely underfed them, but not sure by how much because these are in a Harvest. How much water in a Harvest again?? I tried to find on AG’s website but couldn’t find it. Their info isn’t as well organized as it could be. I will let you know tomorrow. I aam doing a r&r and will measure the amount. |
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Sept 18, 2018 16:31:08 GMT -5
Thanks Shawn!
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Post by Shawn on Sept 19, 2018 4:10:45 GMT -5
Harvest hold 64oz of water.
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Post by MaryL on Sept 19, 2018 4:16:15 GMT -5
Harvest hold 64oz of water. So half a gallon, I believe. Hopefully I will be able to remember that in my sieve-like brain. Thanks Shawn! |
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Post by Shawn on Sept 19, 2018 4:20:45 GMT -5
Yes a half gallon. I am going to write it down so my seive remembers.
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Post by MaryL on Sept 20, 2018 14:26:37 GMT -5
(Note to self: on Monday the 17th I added 5 mg Ionic to help it catch up)
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I don’t know why that didn’t occur to me.
) we both tried the iconic and both of us had this problem. This was like two years ago I think.. Or around there.