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Corner Basil, Oregano, and Parsley Garden

Grow log by Shawn · Original thread

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CropBasil, oregano, parsley
VarietyElidia basil, Curly parsley
MethodAeroGarden hydroponics
EquipmentAeroGarden Harvest Elite, Park Seed sponges
Plants-
AudienceBeginners

What you can learnA practical small herb garden showing failed germination, replanting, algae cleanup, mistaken labelling, harvest, and the consequences of leaving the pump unplugged.

Actions:2 Planting1 Equipment
Useful practices
  • replanting failed herb pods
  • cleaning algae from the unit
  • taste-testing basil before retaining it
  • harvesting all usable herbs before sanitising and restarting
Problems encountered
  • failed initial parsley germination
  • very slow oregano growth
  • algae in the unit
  • multiple oregano pods caused by a planting mix-up
  • pump left unplugged for more than a week

*The days were calculated automatically and approximately.

Day 61
UPDATE#4
Grower update

Update #4

S By Shawn

Ok I think I screwed up LOL. I THOUGHT I planted curly parsley in the back right pod but it sure does not look like parsley It looks and smells like oregano to me. Actually all three pods are Oregano. I may end one of them and plant actual parsley.Excuse the mess:
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Sher

I hope you like oregano! A lot!!!

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Shawn

I use Basil and oregano often. Plus I have a ton in the freezer. Hence me ditching one of them.I need to grow Parsley.

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Sher

I love them all. I just couldn't resist teasing you.

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Shawn

I know

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Shawn

I ended this project for a couple of reasons. One, I forgot to plug the pump in for over a week and it was affecting the plants and two, I wanted to start a fresh herb garden. So I harvested everything. Cleaned and sanitized the unit. Tomorrow I will figure out what I want to plant herb wise next.

Day 33
UPDATE#3
Grower update

Update #3

S By Shawn

My second Oregano is coming up although nothing with the parsley
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Sher

They are looking good. I hope the curly parsley comes up. It is such a pretty plant.

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Shawn

My curly parsley is growing. Green can be seen.

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Sher

Congratulations! I am so glad the curly parsley germinated!

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Shawn

The Elidia Basil is really good. I do not taste any anise at all in it. It is growing really well too.

Day 27
UPDATE#2
Grower update

Update #2

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Actions taken

PlantingPlanted a replacement oregano and a new Curly parsley pod.
EquipmentCleaned the AeroGarden after photographing visible algae.

S By Shawn

Here are my Basil and the Oregano. I planted a new oregano and a new Curly Parsley,Excuse the mess of the algae. I cleaned the unit after I took the pics.
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Sher

The basil and oregano look great!

Day 1
UPDATE#1
Grower update

Update #1

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Actions taken

PlantingPlanted basil, parsley, and oregano in the Harvest Elite.

S By Shawn

I just planted some new basils, parsley and oregano for the kitchen. I can never have enough. Machine: Harvest EliteSponge: ParksNutes: AGHerbs and Vendors: See chartMore when something happens
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Sher

I have new basil just coming up because my old basil didn't look healthy, so I replaced it. How much nutes do you use for basil in a Bounty? I think I may have underfed mine.

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Shawn

I never feed mine more then 6ml.

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Shawn

Nutes gives. Both basil are up, oregano on the sponge, nothing in the parsley. I might replant.

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Shawn

My parsley never came up and the Oregano is slower then molasses. I am going to replant both today.The basil however is taking off.

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Sher

Hope they all pop up and thrive this time!

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