Trying to grow basil indoor
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Thai Basil - Growing indoors, leaves have small black dots on
Comments (8)The problem in the other post is leafminers. The problem here is different. The whitish areas on the leaf to the left appear to be collapsed tissue. Could have occurred due to a water shortage -- possibly hot weather? very low humidity? If that's true, the small black lesions could be a secondary infection, especially if the plants are now in a more humid environment....See MoreTrying to grow Basil in San Francisco
Comments (10)Repot and yes, fertilizers can improve flavor and smell. Herbs, by themselves are mostly weeds, but because of all the culturing and breeding they have become more prominent in their characteristics. I use Garden alive fertilize for herbs and its helped to improve taste on dill, rosemary, sage, thyme, and several others. Without it, the plants are somewhat spindly. I never use any chemical fertilizers like Miracle Grow, and prefer organic based fertilizer for all of my garden. Soilless medium isn't a good substitute to continue to grow healthy plants in, as it lacks many of the essential minerals and micronutrients, not to maention regular NPK in a form that plants can absorb. The grocery store herb plants are forced grown in greenhouses, and after a short time they become leggy and really dont have the same quality as those grown from your own seeds, and planted in your own garden. There are many kinds of basil, and also many flavors and smells for the basil family. With store bought plants, you never know anything about the kind of basil it is, which could be something thats not to your taste. I don't buy plants anymore, and start all mine from seeds. That way, I now what I am growing and know what the results will be like. Basil doesn't like a lot of cool weather, but cilantro does....See MorePot for Growing Basil Indoors?
Comments (1)Most basil will quickly outgrow small pots less than 3-4 inches. Also, some types can be as tall as 3-4 feet or more, like mammoth. Yes, transplant into a larger pot, or directly outdoors if possible. Before planting outdoors, let it sit in its pot for about 5-7 days to get used to the direct sun and weather outside. This way it will have 'hardened off' some and will not wilt or quickly die from shock. It can also help if its transplanted into a larger pot if you let it see direct weather outdoors first....See Moreany one grow/use epazote? Take basil indoors?
Comments (3)Epazote is a re-seeding annual, often treated as a perennial. It can quickly become a weed as the seeds can spread far and wide. Culinary Uses: Much used in Mexican dishes, especially with beans. Use the leaves to flavour chicken, sauces, corn, fish, cheese, and mushroom dishes, and with beans to counter flatulence. Do not eat the seeds. Medicinal Uses: Used to eradicate intestinal worms, when steeped in milk and sugar. A weak tea of Epazote will aid flatulence. Also used to treat tinea and as an expectorant. Leaves rubbed onto insect bites will ease discomfort. Juice expressed from the whole plant can be applied as a wash for haemorrhoids, tinea and other fungal infections, and wounds. Warning: Do not use when pregnant. Excessive doses may cause dizziness, nausea, convulsions or even death. Can cause contact dermatitis and allergic reaction in some people. Basil is an annual, almost guaranteed to die when the cold sets in. Harvest while you can....See Moreksrogers
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