Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
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Should I break up the soil around the transplant pot. I've never gardened before! Just want to cover everything sorry
Yes, you should break up the soil around the roots a lot. Way more than will seem right to you. You want the roots to be loose so they can grow and spread in the new pot, not in a tight bunch
I think this will probably be the last thing I haven't covered. When I replant them should the bottom of the root be at the bottom of the soil or should I pack some soil first then put it in like halfway and pack soil on top from there.
I agree.Oh don't make this your last missive. We want to hear and get pics of how the plants are doing. We also want to hear about the recipes you use your herbs in. (We are just a nosey bunch of foodies.)
Oh don't make this your last missive. We want to hear and get pics of how the plants are doing. We also want to hear about the recipes you use your herbs in. (We are just a nosey bunch of foodies.)
I'll send pictures later today hopefully after work. I have two ideas to use the basil for one is pesto pizza the other is for eggplant parm sandwiches
Do you see where pairs of leaves are growing in above a big leaf? That's the place to cut off some basil for cooking. The plant will get bushier, because those little leaves will make stems.
Do you see where pairs of leaves are growing in above a big leaf? That's the place to cut off some basil for cooking. The plant will get bushier, because those little leaves will make stems.
Yup, just above the 4 paired together. They will grow stems even if you don't cut, but the stems will grow faster if you do.Like the singular big ones and above them there are like 4 paired together.. Is that where I rip?
I would shorten the plant on the left to about 2/3 its current height, remembering to cut above pairs of little leaves. That way it can get bushier before you start picking individual leaves. Fresh leaves are potent, so even a little is useful for adding flavour or as a garnish.Ok. And since those Are so little and not much to use. Would you say my bush is still a child and I should let t grow before I start picking at its big leaves and from the bottom.
The top arrow shows the kind of place. The lower arrow is a guess on my part:I am kind of just confusing myself more by going so in detail. But I'm having trouble distinguishing which parts of the plant I should take off and cut with a scissor I take it? If someone could pinpoint on my photos where to pick leaves or snap stems that would be much appreciated
Thanks! I'm getting soil and probably some more herbs today so I'll send pics of everything. Plus, I'll send pics of where I cut the basil and you guys can judge if I did it correctly. But, looking forward to using it in my eggplant parm sandwiches tonight.