Where can I get an attractive hydroponics herb grower?
I saw a recent advert for a really neat rectangular herb grower with a light over it - but now can't find the advert! Has anyone else seen it?
christine c
Question answered by Don
These types of things are pretty common anymore. I think I saw one brand at Lowes. Many garden stores specialize in nothing but indoor gardening and hydroponics, and that's a good place, too. If your town doesn't have one, most stores have websites, too. Your choices here will be pretty much endless.
should I stay in NC or sell out and move to TN?
We have a native plant nursery here in the mtns but can't get any bigger. Would love to have more flat land to grow on. Does anybody out there live in Lewisburg or Shelbyville? Would love to hear from some farmers, nursery owners or herb growers.
Mary J
Question answered by shomaliatimalla
My first question would be is there no way to stay where you are at and just buy some flat land nearby to do the growing. As a business owner myself, I would hate to give up my establishment just to have to re-establish myself. But if not and if your profits are being restricted, then I would check into it - see what kind of market there is for it in the area you are considering moving to. Best of luck to you!
How do you "Pinch Basil?"?
First time herb grower, here! I've heard you're supposed to "pinch basil" in order to get it to grow bushy-er, rather than a straight stalk. Can someone please explain what that means, exactly? Also, any tips for growing bushy Rosemary, as opposed to a straight talk? Thank you in advance for the advice!
Tracee S
Question answered by lix
With your fingers just pinch off the growing tips. If you do the same with rosemary, it should also bush out.
Ever grown herbs you bought from the market?
I was wondering if anyone has tried to grow herb that you got at the market? Many are packaged with the roots intact. It would be nice to grow a few around the house. Any tips or suggestions?
Sorry I guess I need to explain further....I will not buy potted herbs from the market. I will buy fresh herbs ready for cooking and then try to pot and grow them at home. Here in the Philippines many herbs are sold in a bunch with roots intact. They look fresh and easy to pot at home.
michael_lovin
Question answered by ♠ Merlin ♠
not worth your time
they are not kept in ideal conditions, and normally pot bound
most herbs are easy to grow from seed anyway, and very prolific growers
and are way cheaper than those pots you buy at the market
What is the best Soil blend to grow Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs in?
Now that I've gotten my beds all cleaned out (new homeowner, totally gutted the old landscaping) and want to use what I plant, so I'm going with Tomatoes and fresh herbs. I have a bit of clay but some pretty good soil that's been tilled but I think I'll need some Soil too, what would you suggest? Thank you very much and have a wonderful Spring evening!
chef_renee
Question answered by donnyv
Get a bag of potting soil , a bag of cow manure {home depot} and a bag of sand . Mix all together and you have the best mix for tomatoes , If you have sources to a cattle ranch then you could get it for .Water and away they go , dont add any fertilizers yet untill they are rooting. You could add vitamin b for shock . dig you bowls large for water and dont water to much or you will get all vines and no fruit, plant 5 feet apart due to tomatoes spreading. you could stake the outsides and in betweens and string the middle and top , this is how the commercial growers grow their tomatoes
How many herbs can I plant in a pot together?
So, I think I have like 6 variations of herbs. I have Dill, parsley, sage, oregano, pepperment, and a few others, I have a few pots, I'm not sure how big they are, I was wondering, how many can I plant in one pot?
My pots are about 12 inches. :)
Emily J
Question answered by mickiinpodunk
Sage is a perennial herb, as is oregano. Dill and parsley are annuals. And peppermint is invasive (all mints are) if grown in the ground. Since peppermint is an aggressive grower, I'd put that in it's own 12 - 14 inch pot. Sage, oregano and parsley can go into a single large pot, preferably an urn, with the sage in the center, parsley around that and oregano (it's fairly short for a plant) on the outside. Dill, which can also be invasive (it's also a biennial, and self-seeds) should be grown in it's own bed, since it gets to be several feet tall.
As for the number of plants to a pot, figure for a 12 inch pot, 1 sage, 3 - 5 parsley, and 3 - 5 oregano plants.
Is it possible to re plant potted herbs bought from a superstore into a plant trough outside my kitchen door.?
I have several types of hersbs....Basil, Mint, etc., In pots purchased from the Discount shelf.... I am not a gardener, but thought it would be nice to have a small herb garden of sorts outside my kitchen door.. Helpful suggetions appreciated?
SUPER-GLITCH
Question answered by Herbie
In the UK it is still too cold for basil and coriander to go outside. Mint can, and should go in a separate container as it is a very strong grower. But if it is lush and green it will have been raised indoors and a sudden transfer to outside now will probably do it no good at all. Parsley and chives will grow outside, parsley a little later but chives will be OK now. Remember that not all herbs are equally hardy so you can't make one rule for all of them unless you live in a warm mild climate.
Why not go to a cannabis grower just like for fruit & veg ?
Like I do. No middle man and homegrown so that you get to know the produce and it's consistencies etc. Choose when to pick which and when to dry it to your own texture. Or wait for the good oil hash to come through. Also befriending and giving custom to a discerning herb grower and a small network of other growers. That sorts the "getting the bad mixed" up stuff. I do not use joints(tobacco) so smoke it straight in a pipe etc. all the " DON'T do it paranoia shizo links" rant, " it's illegals" rant and "it leads to stronger substances" one etc.are just incomprehensible drivel so what is wrong with using good cannabis at all ?
Thom Jo D
Question answered by widow_purple
My husband has MS and he grows his own cannabis...its stops the muscle spasms and helps with the pain...many of our friends have been using for medicinal as well as social purposes and all agree that the home grown way is the best way...no risk of it being sprayed with heroin or cocaine, no sand in it to top up the weight, and all the chemicals added during the growing process correctly flushed out.....its just a shame that when you need it for your own state of health that you have to be treated like a crimminal.
I am starting an unheated greenhouse this week, what to sow?
This week Im starting an unheated greenhouse in NC, about halfway between Hendersonville and Charlotte. It will be 10feet long, wide and high. Can any novice greenhouse growers recommend what seeds would have a strong growth potential? I want to have a successful first year experience and Im doing this for a hobby with about 6 hours a day to invest. Any advise would be appreciated.
newbee
Question answered by winterrules
I don't know how cold it gets in your area but I have learned some things that work in Maine. I have broccoli, kale, leeks, and brussels sprouts growing in an unheated greenhouse. These are plants that can handle frost. Nighttime temperatures here get below zero. I think you will have to start seeds in the house and move the plants to the greenhouse. Read the seed packets. Anything that says sow as soon as the soil can be worked should do well during the winter. Generally speaking that means greens and root vegetables. When night freezes in the greenhouse is no longer a threat you can plant almost anything you want. Have fun and don't be afraid to try other plants. I don't grow many herbs or flowers so I can't help much with them.
What herbs could be grown in Singapore?
I need to grow herbs for a contest but has no clue on which herbs cold be grown!
HELP!
Lynn
Question answered by John G
Singapore's climate allows you to grow just about any herb you choose. Start with parsley it is so easy. Mint is another that grows well. You can grow them in pots as if need be you can move then in or out of the sun as required. If you do grow mint do it in a pot as they can easily become a pest as they are prolific growers. Coriander, basil and chives will also thrive in your climate. Good luck. Check the web as there are super websites. Go for sites in your area as it will provide you with the best information for your climate.