Hi!
Okay, let's say I have some Basil seeds.
The instructions on the packet say I can more or less plant them indoors anytime. I planted some back in May. In fresh potting compost. They very soon sprouted and that in itself was a thrill. I tended them carefully, trying to maintain a balance between over and under watering and also turning them around so all sides got equal sun. They got to about 6 cm.
And died. (The leaves went brown and fell off). There were no visible bugs on them.
They were on my kitchen windowsill (the sunniest of my flat). Admittedly, we did have a very sunny summer this year - so did they get scorched?
This pretty much happens with everything I plant. (Whether from seed or from small plants and also whether on a windowsill or in my garden).
(Things in the garden get eaten immediately by bugs and slugs.)
I don't want to put chemicals on herbs.
The only thing that I ever managed to grow was a few chilli plants. (I got about 30 chillies from 8 plants - which doesn't seem like a high yield?)
So, back to the Basil.
I have some seeds.....
I have plenty of brand new potting compost and pots of various sizes.
What I would love to achieve is Basil plants growing at different rates so I always have some available - I don't use a lot, and I don't want a "glut".
How can I achieve this?
All thoughts and helpful advice gratefully received!
Okay, let's say I have some Basil seeds.
The instructions on the packet say I can more or less plant them indoors anytime. I planted some back in May. In fresh potting compost. They very soon sprouted and that in itself was a thrill. I tended them carefully, trying to maintain a balance between over and under watering and also turning them around so all sides got equal sun. They got to about 6 cm.
And died. (The leaves went brown and fell off). There were no visible bugs on them.
They were on my kitchen windowsill (the sunniest of my flat). Admittedly, we did have a very sunny summer this year - so did they get scorched?
This pretty much happens with everything I plant. (Whether from seed or from small plants and also whether on a windowsill or in my garden).
(Things in the garden get eaten immediately by bugs and slugs.)
I don't want to put chemicals on herbs.
The only thing that I ever managed to grow was a few chilli plants. (I got about 30 chillies from 8 plants - which doesn't seem like a high yield?)
So, back to the Basil.
I have some seeds.....
I have plenty of brand new potting compost and pots of various sizes.
What I would love to achieve is Basil plants growing at different rates so I always have some available - I don't use a lot, and I don't want a "glut".
How can I achieve this?
All thoughts and helpful advice gratefully received!