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I was curious if anyone has any experience propagating and/or raising/cultivating this wonderful Asian herb. I can get it here in the local Asian markets fresh. I am going to attempt with some root stimulator to see if I can get it to root. That seems to be the way that it is propagated, but have yet to find much on this subject. I have found a great source in California where you can buy 3 inch pots of this herb. However, before I invest in the minimum 6 pots/order will see if what you buy fresh in the market is "rootable"...LOL
I have read some warnings about this herb, that not unlike mint, you need to contain it in a pot. I suspect that it can begin to take over. If you have ever seen this stuff you will notice that it is segmented much like things like "Wonder Jew". I have some sort of a wild Wondering Jew that I fight all year long so I understand their warnings. Also, it seems to thrive in hot/humid climes so here in Southeast Texas should be great. I know that my Asian basil does great and so far has come back strong this year from the seeds it dropped last year. My cilantro reseeds itself annually, so if I get this herb going I should be really set for my Vietnamese recipes...LOL.
Look forward to anyone's insight into this. I tell you what...last year I planted a variety of some Asian mustards that eventually went to seed and they have reappeared very conveniently this year. I basically have found that for Southeast Texas many of the Southeast Asian veggies do well here and should really be considered as a nice change from some of the old standards.
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