what type of basil is this?
Me 1 (zone 7b NY)
9 months ago
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WANTED: Basil or mint or any type of herbs
Comments (0)Looking for any type of basil, can do a SASE but would prefer to trade. Thanks everyone! BTW, I'm looking for seeds, not plants or cuttings. I know mint hyb ridizes easily, but I the type of person who likes surprises so what can I say!?...See MoreBasil leaves a light green...?
Comments (8)The shop lights need to be closer to the plant to do any good-like 3 or 4 inches max above the plant, otherwise most of the light is wasted. Use cool white lamps ( the number on the tube will start with the letters "CW") they stay cooler and put out more blue light which promotes plant growth as opposed to regular lamps that are more in the red range-promote flowering. Sounds as though the rest of the set up will do well for you. If the leaf pairs (sets) are close together (the space between leaf sets is called an internode) then they are getting enough light. Droopiness isn't really a good indicator of proper light levels but is a sign the plant isn't thriving. If they seem to be stretching or getting "leggy" then they are not getting enough light. Poor light quality can also cause light green leaves. If all else seems to be fine then the leaf color may right for that variety as mentioned before. Keep the temperature above 60ºF. Basil hates cool temperatures and does best once temps are in the 80's and above. Misting may not be necessary unless it is really, really dry. It doesn't sound like it is since they aren't drying out very quickly. Damp leaves can encourage disease problems, especially in young seedlings/plants. You can also feed the plants by spraying them with a weak fertilizer (with nitrogen) solution or compost tea. This will help fix a nutrient deficiency quickly as the nutrients are absorbed directly through the leaves. Careful with the Epsom salts. Assuming you used a commercial potting mix, most already have enough magnesium as a starter. Although necessary for growth it is a micro nutrient and as such is needed in a smaller quantity than the macro nutrients- nitrogen/potassium/potash (the three numbers on your fertilizer expressed as a percentage). Your miracle gro probably has some in it. Check the package. Therefore a deficiency in magnesium is unlikely if you used fresh potting mix and have young plants. In all the thousands of basil and other plants I have grown I have never had to use epsom salts. BTW did you grow the peppermint from seed? If so it is not peppermint but a rank form of spearmint. Peppermint is a sterile hybrid so cannot be grown from seed. The seed companies still sell "peppermint" seed even though it isn't really peppermint. Mature leaves of true peppermint will turn bronze in color when in the sun but will be greener if grown under low light conditions and when young....See Moresowed over 250 basil seedlings (pics)
Comments (17)This is my 3rd season for growing Basil. I have a freezer full of basil and quart jars of dried Basil. I have the Sweet Basil and that is what the photos look like to me. Basil is the easiest thing to grow, but as suggested, you have to keep it cut back. Usually by the end of the summer I am so busy with harvesting other vegetables, that I put off cutting my basil until it is almost ready to flower. Then I have to work around the bees to get it all cut. Bees love Basil, so if you have a problem getting plants pollinated, just plant some basil and you will have more bees than you know what to do with. I have never had a problem with insects or diseases with the basil that I have grown. From what I understand, Basil is in the mint family, and as a lot of gardeners know, non-beneficial insects usually can't stand the scent of mint. To put up basil, I have picked them, then washed the leaves, patted dry, and then put up in freezer bags and when needed, just broke off what I needed out of the bag and stick the bag back in the freezer. I also have a dehydrator. I wash the leaves, take a blow dryer, set it on the cool setting, blow dry the leaves and when thoroughly dry, put them in the dehydrator and dry. I have given a lot of basil to family and friends. A couple of basil bushes go a long way! Sheila...See MoreBasil, Basil, Basil
Comments (16)I am in love, love, LOVE with this viniagrette from Simply Recipes! I boiled up some golden potatoes the other night and drizzled this viniagrette on them while they were still warm...HEAVEN! Basil Viniagrette Recipe Source: Simply Recipes 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 shallot, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup roughly chopped basil leaves 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 3/4 cup olive oil Method Place the salt, sugar, mustard, shallot and basil in a blender or food processor. Pulse several times to combine. Scrape the sides of the blender down with a spatula. Add the vinegar and pulse again. Turn the blender on low and take off the cap in the center of the blenderÂs lid. Slowly pour in the olive oil. It may sputter a little out of the open cap, so hold you hand over it to minimize splashing. When the olive oil is incorporated, turn off the blender and scrape the sides down one more time. Cover and purée everything for 1-2 minutes. Store covered in the fridge for up to a week. Makes a little more than one cup. Here is a link that might be useful: Simply Recipes...See Morefloral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
9 months agoMe 1 (zone 7b NY)
9 months agoMe 1 (zone 7b NY)
9 months ago
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