Day 71
UPDATE#6
Grower update
Update #6
Actions taken
PruningTrimmed the mature herbs very heavily.
I trimmed these down a LOT before taking the pic...
GrowLog
SuccessfulFarm Basic Cilantro, Parsley, and Oregano Garden
Grow log by Shawn · Original thread
6 visual updates7 photos27 replies
View recapCrop🌿Cilantro, parsley, oregano
VarietyConfetti Cilantro
MethodAeroGarden hydroponics
EquipmentAeroGarden Farm Basic
Plants-
AudienceBeginners
What you can learnA useful culinary-herb diary showing germination setbacks, replanting, repeated trimming, preservation, cooking use, and mature water demand.
Actions:2 Pruning1 Planting1 Harvest
Useful practices
- planting fewer herb positions for airflow
- replanting failed or damaged pods
- trimming cilantro heavily
- freezing unused herb harvests
- ending water-intensive mature herbs before restarting
Problems encountered
- parsley initially failed to germinate
- oregano pod was accidentally dislodged
- cilantro and parsley became overgrown
- very high water consumption
*The days were calculated automatically and approximately.
Conversation
S
I ended this one today. The cilantro and parsley were out of control and drinking way too much water a day. I am going to clean this garden and then I will start a new one for both sides. I never started the other side of the unit. I plan to do this, this week.
Day 55
UPDATE#5
Grower update
Update #5
Actions taken
PruningTrimmed the overgrown herbs before the update photos.
HarvestCut parsley for use in dinner.
Here are some before and after trimming ... I will be using the parsley today in my dinner,...,.
Conversation
S
From wild to well behaved! They are pretty both ways.
S
I never used them yesterday so I froze everything. HOWEVER this morning I snipped fresh and am making a pot of Green Beans in Sauce with Hot Italian Sausage.
S
That looks delicious, Shawn!
S
20ml nutes given yestrerday
Day 32
UPDATE#4
Grower update
Update #4
Cilantro and Parsley
Conversation
W
They have grown a lot since the last photo. How many seedlings did you leave for the parsley?
S
To be honest I do not know. I will take a look at it today and let you know.
S
20ml nutes
S
I needed to trim down the cilantro. It was going crazy. I meant to take pictures but I totally forgot. Today is a lazy day. We were out shoveling and snow blowing this morning. We are both tired and sore.
Day 24
UPDATE#3
Grower update
Update #3
I have to redo my oregano and the one Cilantro
Conversation
S
Nutes given today
Day 11
UPDATE#2
Grower update
Update #2
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Conversation
W
This looks like it'll be a nice garden of kitchen staples to get you through the gray winter. I haven't tried cooking with fresh oregano before. Last year when we grew parsley, it was surprisingly the most used herb out of all of them.
S
First, adorable pups in your profile pic. I use the fresh oregano in my sauces and certain dishes I cook with. I like freezing it fresh. When I need it I just grab some out and crush it in my hands to put in the pot.
S
I replanted the oregano. I lost balance and took the pod with me I also added another Confetti Cilantro seed as they were not germinating yet. Added Nutes (10ml)
W
Oh no, hope you are okay. Hopefully the cilantro germinates soon.
S
Yes I am. I went up the ladder and my core is not there yet. Since my surgery I still a ways to go. I know to hold on to the wall when I go up and down.
C
Maybe time for a new ladder? One that has the grab bar at the top?
Day 1
UPDATE#1
Grower update
Update #1
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Actions taken
PlantingPlanted herb pods on the left side of a Farm Basic with two seeds per pod.
These are planted in the Farm Basic on the Left Side. Two seeds per pod and no nutes to start
Conversation
L
It's interesting, I think, that most of us here usually plant fewer pods than the AGs are supposed to hold.
S
lynnee, I have planted full decks of herbs and/or other plants and find that while it is possible, I like the ability for circulation and being not as crowded option and plant less pods. As for my herbs I would normally plant a few more but there are herbs I do not need at the time so I did not include them.
S
lynnee, I have had mildew grow on lettuce when I use every space. There just isn't room for air to circulate and the plants stay wet, even with a fan on them.
C
Maybe it isn't so much as they are "supposed to hold" as it is options? Options to grow a full deck of smaller items, say like flowers. And options for placement to spread plants out to give them space around each for spread a bit.
S
Life in all except the Parsley thus far. Oregano is doing really well and is pretty fast.
L
Parsley! I can’t use much parsley, because H is on blood thinners and parsley is so loaded with vitamin K that it negates the medication. However, I am bound and determined to grow some in the AG, just to prove that it can be done!