Did you know that a few Sage plants can produce enough for your community? Harvest at least twice per season by cutting off the top six to eight inches of each stalk. Be careful not to cut more than half of the plant – if you do, the plant is likely to stop producing.
read moreDid you know that Rosemary is ideal for the Organic garden/gardener? It has not serios pest or disease problems making it perfect for this use and wonderful for beginning gardeners.
read moreDid you know that Parsley does best in moist soil? This makes it a poor companion for other herbs or for peppers but a good companion to cucumbers and lettuce.
read moreDid you know that like other “perennials often grown as annuals” you can transplant your Oregano plants into indoor plants for the Winter? In the Spring, simply divide the root system into smaller clumps to perpetuate your Oregano. Origanum Heracleoticium makes an especially attractive houseplant.
read moreDid you know that Mint prefers moist soil and more sun than shade? This again supports the container concept as you can move your plants around to control the sun/shade mix and not worry about over watering other plants.
read moreDid you know that Marjoram does not mind the heat but needs to be acclimated? If warm weather comes too early in the Spring, your plants could suffer – make sure you mulch the young plants to protect the roots if you experience a Spring heat wave.
read moreDid you know that garlic prefers a drier environment? This makes peppers a preferred companion plant as they both thrive in drier conditions.
read moreDid you know that fennel grows best in full sun? Once the bulb begins to form, you should “hill” the soil over the bulb – this keeps the color more white and sweet – provided your intent is to eat the bulb and not just use the fronds or seeds for flavoring. The bulb should be ~3+” before you harvest it.
read moreDid you know that Dill has a tap-root? This makes the plants difficult to transplant but very good for an Eco Garden Systems’ Original Garden!!
read moreDid you know that Chives are virtually problem free (for the home gardener)? The only challenge comes if you are a commercial onion grower or live in a commercial onion growing area – then you may experience onion thrips (but only if you do not water sufficiently!!!).
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