Herb Gardening

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It depends on the plant and on the klimate the plant originate from Some orkids can only survive with softened water, others cant survive without alot of calcium in the water(tap-water)

- and in a less extreme variant it is the same with all other plants Most rainforest-plants like demineralised water(tumbledryer-water) bottled water is no better than tumbledryer-water so use the cheaper. Tap water is totally fine, but if you have múch bacteria in your tapwater it may be a problem for some plants but not for others.

Mark Winders

Mielies grow quite quickly.

I am no expert but my experience with mielies showed that they grow from the planting stage to havest time within 4 months. These mielies were grown In Barberton South Africa in a sub-tropical climate, between January and May.

Mpumalanga resident

Fines herbes is a culinary mainstay in French cuisine. The ingredients of fines herbes are fresh parsley, chives, tarragon and chervil[1]. These "fine herbs" are not the pungent and resinous herbs that appear in a bouquet garni - which, unlike fines herbes, release their flavour in long cooking. Marjoram, cress [2], cicely[2] or lemon balm[2] may be added to fines herbes. The marjoram and tarragon may be dried.

mint, malva, dandelion, bee balm, parsley, catnip, plantain are all edible. the book "edible wid plants" by lee Allen Peterson is a great resource. do your research before trying any plant part.

Not anything edible, tomatoes are part of the night-shade family, other than the fruit you should not ingest them.

Sunmarivani BALAZREVE

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No, the leaves of the common varieties of maple trees are not edible.

Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is relatively cold hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to USDA Zone 4, which means it can survive winter temperatures as low as -30°F (-34°C). These perennial plants thrive in cooler climates and can withstand frost, making them suitable for various temperate regions. However, they may require some protection in extreme conditions or heavy snowfall to ensure their survival.

yes

Artemisia Absinthium or Wormwood to give its common name has medicinal values and as its name suggests is used in the manufacture of absinthe.

because mosses help break down rocks into soil.

it is all about the medicine that came from plants for short, herbal medicines :)

Pinch back new growth to make the plant bushier.

Basil is a member of the mint family, so it likes good drainage and moist soil.

Given moist soil, full sun, and a regular dose of diluted fertilizer (like compost tea) you can trim your basil plants with scissors or pinch back with your fingernails.

Always trim back to a leaf node - don't leave bare stems.

Minute rootless aquatic herbs having globular fronds floating on or near the water surface and bearing one flower per frond.

Species of the genus Wolffia are the smallest flowering plants. Commonly called watermeal, these aquatic plants resemble specks of cornmeal floating on the water.

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A wide variety of leaves are edible, here are just a few examples, salad leaves such as lettuce, rocket, watercress. Herbs such as parsley, thyme and basil. Also vine leaves, celery leaves and cabbage leaves. Some other herbs are mint, basil, oregano, and bay leaves. And don't forget that spinach that makes you strong!!!!

Pick sage leaves throughout the growing season to air dry leaves. If you plan to harvest stems for drying, wash plants the night before with a spray of water. Cut the stems the following morning, after the dew has dried. Harvest the top 6 to 8-inches of growth on mature plants.

yes

In Florida, you should water an outdoor Thai Basil Plant daily to be sure it will receive proper growth. Proper care should also include sufficient placement of the plant in a sunny and bright area.

Yes unless you require seeds. It is always better to remove the flowers from any plant you want to supply leaves.