Growing your own Herbs

[Ancalagon]

If you were to grow herbs in the garden outside how do you go about separating the different kinds?

Or do you just plant them all together and hope for the best?

Usually you just put them in pots. Especially mint, which spreads like wildfire.

 

[AstroTurf]

If you were to grow herbs in the garden outside how do you go about separating the different kinds?

Or do you just plant them all together and hope for the best?

Depends on the herb.

Some only in pots is suggested (mint) others you can plant anywhere you like.

I've had garlic in all my beds at one stage as an example.

 

[Creag]

I added a chilli bush and cherry tomatoes to my collection. I am also considering starting a worm farm as a means of organic fertilisation. Anyone got any experience with this?

 

[airgreens]

Aeroponics

Hi There , have you tried growing with aeroponics ? It works great for herbs as well as veggies, flowers and fruit. Basically it is a soil-less system and has really good results. If you get a chance check it out here:
www.airgreens.co.za

We have started growing some of our own herbs. Presently we have parsley, basil and mint (three kinds in the same pot). I've resorted to pots because we don't have a lot of sunny spots in the garden.

The parsley is struggling a wee bit. The basil and mint are finally doing well.

I was wondering if anyone has any tips or ideas on successfully growing herbs in pots outside. Is there any organic means of fertilising the herbs and protecting the plants?

Also, are there any other herbs you have grown which are reasonably easy to grow? Any other thoughts on growing herbs for cooking with?

(PS. We put some mint in with vegetables when steaming them tonight. It was really lovely.)

 

[Creag]

Hi There , have you tried growing with aeroponics ? It works great for herbs as well as veggies, flowers and fruit. Basically it is a soil-less system and has really good results. If you get a chance check it out here:
www.airgreens.co.za

Thanks. I'll check it to.

And I'm off to get more herbs now. Parsley. Need this urgently to counter garlic.

 

[satanboy]

Too busy today and not likely to be home in time to snap pics in the light. You'll have to wait another day. I did post pics before - let me see if I can find them...

still searching?

 

[Zenbaas]

still searching?

Don't even joke it is by far the most procrastinated post in the history of MyBB...!

 

[Creag]

Don't even joke it is by far the most procrastinated post in the history of MyBB...!

 

[Creag]

Hi There , have you tried growing with aeroponics ? It works great for herbs as well as veggies, flowers and fruit. Basically it is a soil-less system and has really good results. If you get a chance check it out here:
www.airgreens.co.za

Great idea, but those prices are *choke* a little steep!

 

[Zenbaas]

Great idea, but those prices are *choke* a little steep!

You can also just make your own setup. http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/496912-Hydroponic-Gardening-DIY

Depending on what you want but thats what I'm and a few others are currently doing.