Posted on 04/13/2024 2:01:01 PM PDT by orsonwb
My friend and I (she is a Master Gardener) discussed soapy water. She says you have to be careful with dish soap and you need to wash it off a day or two after applying. It apparently plugs the leaf pores and can damage or kill the plant.
Thank you!
I always grow a number of Basil varieties for my own use and let them flower later in the season for pollinators. Flowering stalks of Basil also make lovely bouquet ‘fillers’ with Zinnia and other summer flowers.
I have two Rosemary plants that I’ve been able to over-winter for two years in a row now; they’ve been moved back to the greenhouse for the season, yesterday.
I don’t use much Cilantro, but it is very easy to grow. Some years I grow garlic. I absolutely LOVE French Tarragon on chicken, in soups and with eggs/omelettes. :)
If you need to buy herbs, The Spice House has great prices. They sell ‘flat packs’ with no shipping on most herbs and blends.
My wife and a neighbor have a large pot (28” diameter) with Basil, Cilantro, Curly Parsley and Chives. Easy to maintain and use with plenty for both 2-person households.
Do you have them pack the pesticides in there for you? Re they fresh or from China?
Completely organic grown in state only
No pesticides comes with test results
You can use white or apple cider vinegar; both contain the acetic acid you need for it to work. Use one part vinegar and three parts water, regardless of the measurements you use. This ratio will dilute the vinegar enough to reduce the harm to your plants while still being strong enough to kill aphids.
Way to go!
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