How to Plant Basil If you are sowing seeds directly into the ground, sow no more than 1/4-inch deep. Seeds should germinate within 5 to 7 days. Once they have developed 2 to 3 pairs of true leaves, transplant them. If you are planting the germinated seedlings or starter plants in the...
Basil grows quickly and will get large. You can keep its size down a bit by pinching off the tops of the stems and using them. You can also pinch off the flower stems unless you want to keep the seeds. This will allow the plant to put more energy into making leaves. If plants get...
Chives (& Garlic Chive)~ These are slower to germinate than other greens and sow at very high density. Harvest at 4-6 weeks, when 2” high. They’re wonderfully green flavor, with just a hint of garlic works well in spreads (like chive microgreen cream cheese, or compound butter). It...
When it comes to depth of sowing, sow coriander seeds one-quarter to one-half of an inch deep, and water in after sowing. Keep the growing medium moist but not soggy while seeds germinate – a process which can take up to 21 days. Keep young coriander plants well-watered,irrigatingif ...
When to Plant Eggplant Start seeds indoors in flats or peat pots 6 to 8 weeks prior to thelast spring frost date. Seeds germinate quickly at temperatures between 70° to 90°F (21° to 32°C). Alternatively, buy 6- to 8-week-old nursery transplants just before planting. ...
When to Plant Eggplant Start seeds indoors in flats or peat pots 6 to 8 weeks prior to thelast spring frost date. Seeds germinate quickly at temperatures between 70° to 90°F (21° to 32°C). Alternatively, buy 6- to 8-week-old nursery transplants just before planting. ...