The parthenocarpic leathery berry from a large perennial tropical herb. It is eaten ripe in export markets, but eaten mostly in unripe condition (as a starch) in areas where native. It is considered one of the best natural sources of energy and is high in potassium.
I currently have some perennials taking up half a large flower pot, and would like to transfer my basil to the same pot. Am I risking some sort of cross-contamination here? Or will they both flourish in the same pot?
They should have the same requirements (light, water, nutrients) or you risk killing a plant when you care for another in the same pot. Also, they should not crowd the whole pot or they will suffocate one another. As long as they do not overtake the pot and have same requirements, it is ok to plant them in the same pot.
Cheap Flower Bulbs Moving growing tulips and bluebells?
I reluctantly need to move some tulips and bluebells in my garden... obviously, these are now growing... the bluebells have recently emerged from the ground (some still haven't), whilst the tulips are a decent size now.
Could you give any advice on how to do this without seriously disturbing them so they refuse to flower this year? I know this is going to be a disturbance at this time, but can't be helped. I could write off the bulbs and start with new ones next year (as quite cheap) but would prefer to get them to flower this year.
I have moved Spring flowering bulbs before (even some in flower) and been successful.
Dig the hole you want to plant them into first and give it a good watering. Makes sure it is twice the size of the clump of bulbs you are moving. Then, like you would with any other plant you move in its growing season, make sure you dig it up carefully so as not to disturb the root ball. Place them in the centre of the hole at the same depth as they were at. Then infill the hole firming it gently as you go. If you can move the bulbs without disturbing the roots They will continue to grow. When finished water them in.
Growing Perennial Herbs How do I tell which of my herb garden plants are perennial, or annual?
New at herbs, but I have an herb garden I grew outdoors in pots. I live in N. Fla. I don't know which herbs are which. Therefore, I don't know which to cut back, bring inside, or under cover. Or, which ones to just let be outside to die, and replant next year? These are a few I have basil, rosemary, sage, fennel, oregano, oh, and two grape vines? I hope this isn't a really stupid question? Any help is appreciated. Jan
OK, so here's what you need to do with each of these plants you mentioned...
basil - If the basil has already flowered, then it will drop it's seeds and you'll have tons more sprouting next Spring!
rosemary - needs no action, unless you want to trim it a bit for shape.
sage - forget it. Just replant this one from seeds in Spring.
fennel - will do fine in the cooler weather, but if you get a REALLY hard freeze, it'll die. Replant in Spring.
oregano - protect this one from hard freezes and it'll survive for next Spring. Otherwise, it's easy to grow from seeds.
two grape vines - Keep as much woody growth on the plants as possible. The leaves will die off, but the plant will survive the winter fine. You might mulch them near the base to ensure some insulation from the cold.
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Which perennial herbs do better in flowerpots than in the garden?
I'm beginning to play around with having really big flowerpots on my porch instead of putting everything in the garden, since where I live we get some high temperatures in the summer and maybe too much sun.
Would my rosemary be happier in the pot or in the garden?
Should it be brought inside in the winter (temperatures down below freezing some days here) or left outside?
Also, what others could I successfully grow in pots, where they would actually thrive?
Rosemary should be brought inside in the winter.
I grow mint on my balcony, they are great against mosquitoes.
Lemon Balm Herb help!!! Lemon balm and sweet basil?
Okay first off my lemon balm is turning black. Why? Is it because of sun or water or something else? I've tried everything but nothing is happening. And secondly my sweet basil is looking a bit droopy. What are your suggestions?
Did you just move the plants outside, after starting them indoors? This sounds like they are burning in the sun. Or they got a freeze.
The basil will probably come back. If the lemon balm is turning black gradually (not a giant overnight death) then it might be diseased. Try planting it elsewhere in the garden, next time.
growing lemon verbena, lemon balm, and pineapple mint...?
hiya all,
im growing some pineapple min, lemon balm, and lemon verbena that i bought from the store pre-grown. the leafs of all 3 plants are realy dry feeling and sound crispy when they brush each other, is this bad or are they just dryish plants? i even put them in the show and set the shower head to mist (dont worry, we have very good water hear ) and left it for a lil bit to water it/let the leafs get wet, then set it inside in the shade for a bit for the leaves to dry a lil so they didnt burn in the sun, then set them outside for a few hours and let them get some sun, but even after they were wet, the leaves were still just as dry and crisp. the lemon (verbena? eather that or balm, their roundish leaves, the other lemon stuff is strip style leaves) has some leaves that had brown edges on some leaves when i bought it, maybe this has something to do with it?
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) and left it for a lil bit to water it/let the leafs get wet, then set it inside in the shade for a bit for the leaves to dry a lil so they didnt burn in the sun, then set them outside for a few hours and let them get some sun, but even after they were wet, the leaves were still just as dry and crisp. the lemon (verbena? eather that or balm, their roundish leaves, the other lemon stuff is strip style leaves) has some leaves that had brown edges on some leaves when i bought it, maybe this has something to do with it?
