Grow log by bigshot · Original thread
What you can learnUseful example of maintaining a dense thyme monoculture through replacement pods, water changes, feeding, and repeated pruning.
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bigshot, what method do you use for removing thyme leaves?
I'm lazy! I just cut off whole stems. When I use them cooking, I either tie them up in a bundle with string, or I fish them out. I mostly use them to make soup stock, so it's easy to strain them out.I've been considering making an herb stock where I empty the freezer full of herbs into a small pot with some chicken stock and simmer everything down. Then I could make super concentrated herb infusion ice cubes that I can use in cooking. That's an idea I just made up. Maybe it actually is a cooking technique. I don't know. I haven't tried it yet, but I think it should work.
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Gorgeous thyme, nice photo! The reflective film seems to be very effective!
How old were your pods, bigshot? Even the ones that germinated seem to have been growing very slowly. I wish that the Harvests had stronger lights!
I ordered all but one just before I started the gardens. Basil almost always germinates. I have a little more problem with thyme and even more with rosemary. I gave them five weeks. AeroGarden is sending me replacements for them.