Author Topic: What herbs are you interested in growing 2 (Read 34662 times)

dodge · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 23, 2010, 10:19:51 PM »

I like Jiffy better than bayou,

We had to make a decision on how we wanted called cause , the other granny had other g kids an they had grandma an grandpap taken.
So not to confuse Haley we chose granny b an Pap Pap.

Jiffy always was my favorite mouse till she got in a trap..LOL

Kidding
dodge

duh · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 24, 2010, 06:59:42 AM »

Cinnamon basil doesn't taste like basil or cinnamon to me. But I will say that if I dry it and then sprinkle it in the breading for pork chops they come out wonderful.

Wrennie · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 24, 2010, 07:42:37 AM »

How are the basil babies Duh? Don't over water, that can be a problem for me. I get so afraid they'll dry out that I drown them.

bestofour · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 24, 2010, 08:09:52 AM »

duh, do you grind it till it's fine?

Penny · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 25, 2010, 07:46:54 AM »

You can also use cinnamon basil in pesto, very yummy......add a small sprig to a cup of tea, yumm.....if you like making floral arrangements, you can add a sprig or two, and it smells wonderful.....i have seen the leaves, frozen into ice cubes and used with lemonade.

Its also nice in a fruit salad, takes the tang off some of the fruit thats in there.

duh · « **Reply #30 on:** Sep 25, 2010, 10:09:54 AM »

I have two seedlings out of the four seeds i planted this time. They are taking there time getting their first true leaves. And you are absolutely right they are very delicate at this stage. I crumble it with my fingers rather than reducing it to a powder.

I hope my post isn't to jumbled to be understood. I can't figure out how to fix it.

bestofour · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 26, 2010, 01:44:04 PM »

If I ever see any I'm sure going to try it.

duh · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 27, 2010, 07:25:44 AM »

If my sprouts grow remind me and I'll dry you some.

Penny · « **Reply #33 on:** Sep 27, 2010, 07:31:03 AM »

Quote from: bestofour on Sep 26, 2010, 01:44:04 PM

If I ever see any I'm sure going to try it.

You should.

duh · « **Reply #34 on:** Oct 02, 2010, 03:23:16 PM »

The cinnamon basil was fine yesterday and this morning it was dead. I'm going to throw away the soil bleach the pot and try with new soil. If that doesn't fix it then something is up with the seeds. I so love cinnamon basil that this is a real pain.

Tina · « **Reply #35 on:** Oct 02, 2010, 03:54:22 PM »

Damping off is caused by soil fungi. Those are kind of everywhere. Even when you use soilless mixes that are perfectly sterile. So they float in the air looking for a place to call home, soil surface. There are products to add to your water that kill them off. There are a lot of home remedies from cinnamon sprinkled on the soil surface, sand on soil, camomile tea for watering, etc. I have done the cinnamon to good purpose.
It is disheartening because it strikes down plants so quickly, heartlessly.

bestofour · « **Reply #36 on:** Oct 02, 2010, 05:26:49 PM »

Oh no duh. What happens if you direct sow in the spring?

I let my rosemary die from lack of water. It was as big as a shrub and close to the back door, I was just lazy and watched it die. I bought another one at the farmers market today.

duh · « **Reply #37 on:** Oct 02, 2010, 06:38:39 PM »

It didn't act like damp off I've run into that before. But no matter what it was I've planted 2 seeds each in yogurt containers that I have bleached and put brand new potting soil in. I've also moved them to the sunniest window I have which is where the avocado trees are. All I can do is cross my fingers.

I'm sorry to hear about your rosemary. I'm glad you could replace it. Mine is still surviving and I'm very happy about that.

dodge · « **Reply #38 on:** Oct 02, 2010, 06:42:04 PM »

pARDON ME , OFF TOPIC.

wHAT ARE THE HICKEYS AT THE BOTTOM OF SHERI'S PAGE?

sunsoaker · « **Reply #39 on:** Oct 02, 2010, 07:10:34 PM »

Are you talking about the trophies? Those are trophies for having the top score in a game from the arcade. Many of us have them, but Dianna has the most - usually.

bestofour · « **Reply #40 on:** Oct 03, 2010, 09:59:14 PM »

duh, I saw this online but you probably already know all this.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5064692_grow-use-cinnamon-basil.html

duh · « **Reply #41 on:** Oct 04, 2010, 08:21:22 AM »

Thanks for the link. It's always nice to look at recipes. Although I've never grown a cinnamon basil that actually tasted like cinnamon. The ones I grow have a unique flavor but it is definitely more on the side of the basil.

Penny · « **Reply #42 on:** Oct 05, 2010, 07:32:21 AM »

Good link, Sheri.

duh · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 02, 2010, 09:13:37 AM »

The cinnamon basil have survived to grow their second set of true leaves which I pinched to promote branching. They are leggy which means they aren't getting as much light as they would like. But they are in my sunniest window so I'm going to have to think of something else to provide them with more light.

bestofour · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 02, 2010, 05:42:02 PM »

can you move them outside on warm, sunny days and bring them back in? Year before last I had some stuff on the screened in porch that I put up against the wall and covered with the stuff that comes off Johnny's dry cleaned shirts. It acted like a tiny green house and the plants did fine. Wonder if you could try something like that until they're bigger.

duh · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 02, 2010, 05:57:56 PM »

with night time temps in the 30's I'm not willing to try that. Plus I don't want the outside bugs inside yuck.

That's why I don't overwinter anything. If I had a porch I might try it there but I don't have one. I would like one but I can't really figure out how to do it. Plus there is the money issue.

Penny · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 03, 2010, 06:50:10 AM »

If they are getting "leggy", Tammy....what about burying them deeper in the pot?

bestofour · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 03, 2010, 07:30:22 PM »

Sorry to change the subject but will parsley grow inside during the winter?

Tina · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 03, 2010, 07:58:21 PM »

Yes:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4450807_grow-parsley-indoors.html

bestofour · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 03, 2010, 08:30:19 PM »

thanks.

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