podster's Journal: Cultivation

Communities

Welcome!

You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants!

Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site.

Login

If you don't have an account yet, visit the registration page to sign up.

Username:

Password:

Member: podster
Journal: Default
Category: Herbs and other friends...: Herbal information: Herbal Cultivation
Status: Unknown

Initial Notes:

CULTIVATION NOTES

Plant from seed

Cuttings

Layering

Root division

ROOT ROT
Occurs in sage, rosemary, thyme and lavender due to overwatering, or not planted in a well draining soil.
MULCHING
In summer mulching helps keep cooler. In winter it protects roots from freezing.

FERTILIZING
Over fertilizing will give you lush growth at the expense of flavor. Use fish emulsion and seaweed l tablespoon to l gallon of water twice a month to get your plants started.

SOIL
A neutral to slightly alkaline soil is preferable.

25% sand
25% compost
50% sandyloam
in raised beds, loose well drained soil, Work in plenty of organic matter, aged compost, stable matter and add bonemeal for strong root growth.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/recipes/herb...

Back to podster's Journal homepage.

Overwhelmed? There's a lot to see here. Try starting at our homepage.