The seeds and seedlings should only need a light sprinkle of water about twice per week, depending on the temperature of the home. Allow the planting media to dry out a little before watering again. Overwatering can lead to diseases such as damping-off, a common soilborne fungal disease that ultimately kills young seedlings. Constant moisture can also attract fruit flies. As seedlings mature, some maintenance will be needed. If seedlings grow too large for their original containers, they can be transplanted into larger ones.
If they become leggy, they may not be getting enough light. Once seedlings reach six to eight weeks old, pinch off the top leaves to encourage lateral spread and a bushier appearance. After 10 weeks, most herb seedlings should be ready to transplant outdoors. Some seeds can be sown directly in the ground around the time that transplants are ready to be planted outdoors. Herbs that do well by direct sowing include cilantro, arugula, and basil.
In early spring, direct-seeding cilantro and arugula, both cool-weather herbs, provide a bountiful leafy harvest from mid-spring to mid-summer. Note: Sow borage, chervil, coriander, dill, and fennel directly in warm garden soil because they don't transplant well.
Beginning herb gardeners may want to start with transplants from a garden center. Herb and vegetable gardens b egin with healthy soil. Amend the soil with compost to get your transplants off to a good start. Use a hoe to break up any soil lumps.
Dig a hole slightly larger than your transplant, set the seedling in the hole, and gently pat soil around the roots.
Water well after planting. Pull or hoe weeds as they appear. Water when the soil feels dry. The warmer the weather, the more you will have to water. You can start snipping herbs when flower buds start to appear. Cut 3 to 6 inches off, leaving about a third of the plant to regrow for future harvests. Rinse herbs in cool water, pat dry, and store in a plastic bag in your refrigerator. To freeze herbs, place a couple of stems in a plastic bag and freeze. Or chop some and freeze them in an ice cube tray with a small amount of water.
When you fix a soup, stew, or sauce, pop out a cube for garden-fresh flavor. You can also dry herbs by tying a couple of sprigs together and hanging them upside down in a cool, dark area, like a closet or basement storage room. Fill individual pots or a flat of six-packs or cells with moistened seed-starting mix.
If you plan to transfer your seedlings to the garden, wait until at least two sets of leaves have emerged. Once it is warm enough, start leaving them outside a few hours a day. This will "harden them off" and get them ready for the harsher outdoor conditions. Water well. Transplant the plants by pinching off the lower set of leaves. Dig a hole deep enough to hold the plant just over the point where you pinched the leaves. These leaf nodes will grow roots.
Gently turn the pot upside down and allow the plant to fall out into your hand. Don't pull the plant by the stem or leaves. Place the plant in hole and pat soil around your plant. Water once daily for a week and twice weekly thereafter. When the plants begin to get bushy, add mulch around them to discourage weeds. Coconut coir works best. It's available at most garden shops and places which sell hydroponics supplies.
Yes No. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 9. It depends on the pesticides you use, but there are many natural ingredients that you can use at home to keep bugs away from your herbs, so I would suggest using those instead of pesticides. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 6. It depends on how big the pot is. Usually on the side of the seed packet it will tell you how much room to leave between each seed.
Not Helpful 5 Helpful 4. Yes, they can grow in Nigeria. In fact, they can grow in any country, as long as the steps are done correctly. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 4. What is the minimum number of seeds I must plant to have a good chance of growing five plants? It depends on how old your seeds are and where you bought them. Most sellers provide a germination rate for the seeds, so you can calculate your chance by using the rate provided. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 5. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Supplement low-sunlight conditions with fluorescent lighting. Expensive "grow lights" can be purchased from garden catalogs, but a fluorescent house lamp will work.
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