Basil is easy to grow from seed and when you buy seeds instead of transplants you can choose from dozens of types and varieties available through seed catalogs. There are two ways to start basil seeds: indoors in a window or beneath a growlight, or by direct seeding outdoors. Keep reading...
growing basil A Guide to Herbs That Grow in Winter December 29, 2022 ·Countryside Magazine Contributor·Growing Just about when we’re ready to focus our energies indoors, the bounty of fresh herbs has diminished. Try these herbs that grow in winter for year-round deliciousness....
Grow herbs that you regularly use, such as parsley, oregano, basil, and mint. Indoors vs. Outdoors: Choose the right herbs for your situation. Some, such as parsley and oregano can be grown indoors, while others including lavender and rosemary need outdoor light and more space. Harvest: ...
Large holes in leaves, leaves, and shoots are stripped Colorado potato beetle is a humpbacked yellow beetle ⅓ inch long with black stripes and an orange head. Handpick off beetles. Keep the garden free of debris. Spray with a mixture of basil leaves and water. Companion plant with eggplan...
Some mutually beneficial plants are: carrots, basil, parsley, tomatoes, onions, eggplant, beets, and Swiss chard. Keep your plants away from kohlrabi and fennel, traditional pepper enemies because of the pests they attract. Peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant are all members of the nightshade family...
Basil– Easy annual to grow in containers. Bay Leaf– Tips for growing a Bay Laurel plant. Chervil– Grow this herb to use in French Cooking Cilantro– Use this herb for Asian and Mexican cooking. Growing Herbs Indoors– Even when the temps are cold you can still enjoy herbs. ...
10-12 cm (4-5 in)chives, radishes, lettuce and other salad greens, basil, coriander 15-18 cm (6-7 in)bush beans, garlic, onions, Asian greens, peas, mint, thyme 20.5-23 cm (8-9 in)pole beans, carrots, chard, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, leeks, peppers, spinach, parsley, rosemary...
Grow tomatoes close to basil, chives, asparagus, carrots, marigolds, nasturtiums, onions, and parsley. These are tomato companion plants. These plants will repel insects that attack tomatoes. The notion behind companion planting is that some plants naturally grow better together, and that they form...
It’s been too cold this year, as it was last year, as night temps are still in the 40° s so no need to rush. My basil seedlings are just forming their first pair of leaves – the time to transplant into larger pots (I’m reusing some 6 packs from pansies). Im growing a ...
You can grow annual crops adjacent to deeply rooted horseradish. I like to pair my horseradish with zinnias or basil. These shallow-rooted annuals help shade the soil and keep the deeper horseradish roots cool even in my hot southern climate. Credit: Grow Your Own Spices, Tasha Greer ...