Fertilizer on herbs?
annewaldron
18 years ago
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18 years agolast modified: 9 years agoannewaldron
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culinary herbs in acid soil?
Comments (4)Well, a soil test will let you know what the pH really is, and would probably offer some recommendations about how much lime would be useful. I live in a place where the soil is a bit acidic, and I've certainly been known to just toss some lime into my garden on principle, largely because that's what my grandmother did. A soil test would be more reliable, though. :-) Basically, I think you have 3 main options: Get a soil test and follow the recommendations. Throw in some lime anyway, if you "know" that the soil is acidic, and just guess on amounts. Familiarize yourself with what plants (or your specific herbs) look like when they're growing in too-acidic soil, keep an eye out for these signs, and add lime accordingly. You won't know in advance what you need without a reliable soil test, but if you're willing to try and see (which means possibly failing in the meantime), you can correct things over time by watching for signs in the plants....See MoreFennel Problem
Comments (2)I'm sorry I'm picking up on old post, but I have a question about fennel also. I have 3 bulbs growing in a pot, had 4 but harvested one. Of the remaining 3, one has bolted. Will this affect the flavor of the fennel? Should I use it or leave it alone? Also, the bulb I did harvest has new leaves coming from the roots. Will this product more fennel? My understanding is fennel is a cool weather herb and I live in AZ. HOT summer coming up and this might affect my fennel....See MoreHerbs
Comments (1)I have grown Rosemary in lean, sandy soil and in a highly enriched clay and it has done well in either. I think it is more aromatic when grown in the leaner soil. It also survives winter, if you're growing one of the cold-hardy types, better if in a leaner, more well-draining soil. At our house it tends to die over the winter in slower-draining clay, even in raised beds. In my yard and garden, German chamomile grows everywhere. It seems to grow equally well in enriched clay in raised beds, in compacted clay pathways, in the bermuda grass lawn and in the gravel driveway. It reseeds all over and might be considered invasive. I just yank out the volunteers I don't want. I planted it once around 2000 and it has reseeded every year since then no matter what kind of weather year we've had. If it is picky about drainage, you sure cannot tell it here at our house. I haven't grown patchouli---just the mention of it takes me back to the 1960s and 1970s. : ) Dawn...See MoreFertilizer for Herbs
Comments (12)Karnyah, if your herbs are in the garden, I would not bother giving them any fertilizer at all. All my herbs in the garden have to fend for themselves. That means no fertilizer and no watering. Even if it does not rain for 3 months in a row with temperatures ranging 25-42C in summer. They are thriving! Of course, I am talking about an established herb garden and all herbs are in the ground. Only the different types of mint are in pots - and those are in more shaded spots, but still don't get any water....See Moreannewaldron
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