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Long-Running Basil, Cilantro and Mint Herb Gardens

Grow log by Clovis Sangrail · Original thread

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CropBasil, cilantro, mint
VarietyGenovese basil, Thai basil, Calypso cilantro
MethodAeroGarden hydroponics
EquipmentAeroGarden Harvest
Plants-
AudienceBeginners

What you can learnDemonstrates long-duration herb production, full-garden resets, and the practical problem of matching harvest volume to household use.

Actions:2 Planting1 Finished1 Harvest
Useful practices
  • planting several seeds per pod
  • restarting herb gardens after termination
  • heavy basil harvesting for kitchen use
Problems encountered
  • herb growth exceeded household use
  • weak Thai basil restart

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Day 98
UPDATE#3
Grower update

Update #3

Actions taken

FinishedTerminated the previous basil, mint, and cilantro plantings.
PlantingRestarted Genovese basil and mint on May 12.
HarvestHarvested a large quantity of basil.

C By Clovis Sangrail

The Seasonings, part Deux --I terminated all the basil and mint and cilantro back in May and restarted the Genovese basil and mint on 5/12.Here they are on 6/7 --And here they were this morning 6/23 -- And here they are now after harvesting enough basil to make a bridal nosegay -- I can't eat it fast enough. Time for some Margherita Pizza, and basil goes well in lemonade and Pimm's cup.That little dome in the back is a sad little Thai basil that I threw in as an afterthought.I hope to get some cilantro started next week.
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LoveSalads

OMG I just listened to the Seasonings. I did not know this existed Hilarious !!!!!!!

Day 1
UPDATE#2
Grower update

Update #2

Actions taken

PlantingPlanted Calypso cilantro seeds, several per pod, in three pods.

C By Clovis Sangrail

I used these seeds --Image is a live link back to Amazon, which I just figured out how to do.I planted them back in mid-December, and they are going still.I think, in fact, I'm pretty sure, I planted the Calypso.I put a couple of seeds each in three pods, and they all sprouted.And I gave each seed a nice little hug until it cracked a little.
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pfunnyjoy

My cilantro is about the same age, but is starting to bolt. I think I'm going to terminate soon (possibly tomorrow) and start over. It was a disadvantaged garden as it had a really rocky start, so I'm not surprised that it's bolting a little earlier than I expected it to. I also think 6 plants in a Harvest was too many. I like cilantro and use it, but I didn't need as much as I grew, and the plants were crowded and often drinking the water down low. It might be better to put the next cilantro grow in the basement, now that the weather is warming.Hopefully I can do better with my next batch! Love seeing your thriving plants, Clovis Sangrail !

Day 1
UPDATE#1
Grower update

Update #1

C By Clovis Sangrail

In this discussion -- The Seasonings -- Clovis's Herb Gardens. I love margherita pizza and caprese salad and fresh salsa, so I have two AG gardens for my two favorite herbs -- basil and cilantro --On the left, genovese and thai basil, and on the right, a hedge of cilantro.Now I need to see if I can grow enough roma tomatoes in a Bounty to keep up with the salsa, pizza and caprese demands.And for your listening pleasure -- The Seasonings, S. 1/2 Tsp. by P.D.Q. Bach Peter Schickele, the forensic musicologist from UNSD-Hoople (University of Southern North Dakota at Hoople) who discovered P.D.Q. Bach, passed away last January, but P.D.Q. Bach shall live on in our hearts and souls forever.
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lynnee

Look at that cilantro! You and Shawn seem to have the knack for it. Mine either doesn't germinate, or dies at the seedling stage. I need to try again with cilantro. Lots of HelloFresh meals use it, and sometimes the bagged herb is kind of tired.

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