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ATastyBellPepper
01月08日
Thoughtful cultivation nurtures bountiful harvests.
Choose Varieties for Your Conditions
Assess sunlight, soil quality and temperature fluctuations. Basil succeeds in 6+ hours direct sun and rich soil. Lemon balm tolerates partial shade. Cilantro bolts quickly in heat over 80°F, opting for slower bolting varieties. Garlic and ginger prefer cool areas while turmeric, galangal thrive in tropical heat and humidity. Dwarf plant varieties fit compact spaces better than standard sizes. Research each herb’s ideal growing conditions.
Prepare Optimal Growing Beds
Layout raised beds, aboveground planter boxes or in-ground garden plots. Beds allow for improved drainage. Dig and amend soil with 2-3 inches of compost or well-aged manure along with lime if soil tests acidic. Work amendments thoroughly into soil’s top 6-12 inches. Position beds in locations receiving full sun for at least 6 hours daily if possible. For shaded spots, supplement with LED grow lights hung 2-3 feet overhead and operated 12-16 hours per day. Lay down landscape fabric, straw mulch or build physical edging to suppress weeds from thriving around plants.
Start from Seedlings or Seed
Purchase nursery transplants when seasons allow for jumpstarted harvests. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks prior in seed starting mix under grow lights. Hardening off seedlings gradually acclimates them to sun and breeze before transplanting after last spring frost when soil reaches 60°F. Plant seeds directly in ground when soil reaches at least 60°F, thinning as baby plants develop. Provide climbing structures for vining crops like pole beans, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Water Consistently Yet Thoroughly
Check soil moisture daily, watering deeply whenever top 1-2 inches start to dry out. Water seedlings more regularly versus established plants. Deploy soaker hoses beneath mulch or use drip irrigation tape next to individual plants for targeted, efficient delivery. Water consistently in morning to allow foliage time to dry out before nightfall.
Fertilize Monthly Through Growth
Once plants reach 4-6 inches tall, side dress with balanced 5-10-5 fertilizer, working it lightly into top few inches of soil. Supplement trace minerals by brewing weekly compost or manure tea to boost production organically. Fertilize after major trimmings or each productive season.
Prune for Continuous Harvests
Pinch back leggy growth or remove spent foliage regularly. Harvest whole basil stems or sprigs of other herbs often to encourage regrowth. Cut back spent plants in fall after 1st frost to tidy beds for winter. Protect more tender perennials with mulch.
Monitor for Pests or Disease
Inspect plants daily, removing diseased foliage or pest sightings promptly before spreading. Spray neem oil, insecticidal soap or compost tea regularly as preventative or at first signs of issues like aphids or powdery mildew organically if possible. Protect seedlings with row cover fabric from pests.
Extend the Harvest Season
Before fall frost, move pots indoors under lights or near sunny windows. Hang herb bundles to air dry for use year-round. Freeze or can pesto, herbs in oil for delicious culinary gifts and meals later.
Conclusion
With attentive care tailored to plant preferences, homegrown herbs and spices provide flavorful, healthy ingredients for creating memorable meals and culinary satisfaction.
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成长记
欣琳
2023年06月11日
薄雾蓝莓的新芽长得很快
就是卖家让我有点不和平
说是之前发错货了
我问一下给他补了差价6元
我后来又去看了一下买家秀
发现别人的两年苗也和我差不多
难道这么多发错了的
算了
我不太想纠结这件事了
原来蓝莓苗是按照能不能结果分年份的
他发我的两年苗看起来比三年苗还粗
就是叶子太少了
还说不包成活
搞得我心情不美好了
所以说虽然我被种草了蓝莓
可是这几次蓝莓的购买和体验都让我不和平
以后我可能不会再买了
或者会去淘宝或者其他店里买
不再去那家店了
发错货是店家的问题 我补了三年苗的价格 但是卖家秀里很多三年苗就带了十几个果 我的只带了两个果子
感觉自己亏了
虽然我信任他
可这件事让我感觉不好
也许我并不知道这件事的真正意义
我不纠结了
以后有机会再看吧
蓝莓购买给我的体验不好
希望到时候苗苗能活下来
就是卖家让我有点不和平
说是之前发错货了
我问一下给他补了差价6元
我后来又去看了一下买家秀
发现别人的两年苗也和我差不多
难道这么多发错了的
算了
我不太想纠结这件事了
原来蓝莓苗是按照能不能结果分年份的
他发我的两年苗看起来比三年苗还粗
就是叶子太少了
还说不包成活
搞得我心情不美好了
所以说虽然我被种草了蓝莓
可是这几次蓝莓的购买和体验都让我不和平
以后我可能不会再买了
或者会去淘宝或者其他店里买
不再去那家店了
发错货是店家的问题 我补了三年苗的价格 但是卖家秀里很多三年苗就带了十几个果 我的只带了两个果子
感觉自己亏了
虽然我信任他
可这件事让我感觉不好
也许我并不知道这件事的真正意义
我不纠结了
以后有机会再看吧
蓝莓购买给我的体验不好
希望到时候苗苗能活下来
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