campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Apr 29, 2021 17:57:03 GMT -5
The Sprout has been planted with new AG Basil pods. There are 2 Genovese Basil (one dated 3/21 & 1 dated 6/21, although the June one was purchased first...go figure?) and 1 Thai Basil pod. All AG pods, no nutes added, pictures to come, when there's something to see. The plan is to get the Basil plants to a point of being able to transplant to some pots. And then, hopefully, let them acclimate, such that they seem like they will thrive. At that point, they will be a gift for the guy that does my nails. He and his wife just opened a new salon. Yep, they are starting a business right now.  Anyway, I'm going to be reading up a lot on how-to, and asking for help along the way, I'm sure. I'm already fretting the idea of having potted plants in the house, but I don't think there will be too much choice on that. I guess I'll nuke the potting soil, or otherwise cleanse it with boiling water -- see, I've been reading already! -- I'm not sure if I need to do more than that for the plants, since they will be "house plants" and not planted outdoors. See, already I have questions! LOL. But, not getting that cart out in front of the horse...for now, I'm just happy to anticipate the new life, about to happen, right before my eyes! |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 29, 2021 18:14:44 GMT -5
Green thumb obsessions are forever.
Fair warning!  |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Apr 29, 2021 18:39:52 GMT -5
Green thumb obsessions are forever.
Fair warning! Understood! |
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Post by airscapes on Apr 29, 2021 18:48:58 GMT -5
You will be fine! No different than AG, just slightly slower.. Need light, not too much water, no nute if the is potting soil from the store, most have fertilizer in it, just check the bag.. It is always better to water from below so if you can find a shallow saucer (inch deep) to put water in rather than watering from top it is always better for the roots to grow to the water. You don't over water it this way.. only soaks up what it needs and you can dump the reset.
How big are you growing it before you give it to them and is it for their shop or their garden?
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Apr 29, 2021 18:58:08 GMT -5
You will be fine! No different than AG, just slightly slower.. Need light, not too much water, no nute if the is potting soil from the store, most have fertilizer in it, just check the bag.. It is always better to water from below so if you can find a shallow saucer (inch deep) to put water in rather than watering from top it is always better for the roots to grow to the water. You don't over water it this way.. only soaks up what it needs and you can dump the reset. How big are you growing it before you give it to them and is it for their shop or their garden? Thanks! I'll likely keep them until they "look ready" or about Father's Day, whatever comes first. Our first, already booked, annual Camp Corgi event is the end of June. The basil will be for them to take home. He's the cook, so we love to chat about recipes and things we make at home. With a new business, he doesn't have the same kind of time to devote to his passion: cooking. I have a lot of ideas for him, for stir-fry and things that go quick. Many of them use basil and some A LOT OF BASIL, so I thought the plants would be nice for him to have. They did buy some living plants for the shop and received a ton of orchids, so I'm hoping they are up to caring for the basil plants too? I know they both like basil, as much as I do! In the meantime, I'm making a pile of recipes to share...his request to help him find things to make that are good and don't take a whole lot of time. |
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Post by airscapes on Apr 29, 2021 22:13:32 GMT -5
Sounds like a great thing you are doing!
I used to grow basil every year but neither my wire nor I like it very much and she has a bunch from years ago in the freezer. My one plant would get about 4' tall as I would not keep it cut .. always ended up flowering and going to seed. They grow fast and big outside in full sun so they can take a lot of pruning!
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maskedsonnet
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Post by maskedsonnet on Apr 29, 2021 23:52:08 GMT -5
I always let my basil flower too, bees love it!
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 30, 2021 11:32:12 GMT -5
I always let my basil flower too, bees love it!
I didn't know that. Will have to plant some outside, too.
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Apr 30, 2021 12:59:28 GMT -5
One day in & all 3 pods have action in them. Looks like little fish eyes in the middle of the pod...LOL.  May have to go shopping for a nice pot or two, soon!  |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 1, 2021 11:12:04 GMT -5
Day 2 and the fish eyes look a tad bigger. It sure is fun to see the action, right from the beginning. |
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Post by campingcorgis on May 2, 2021 17:48:48 GMT -5
Day 3 - There are tiny green stringy looking sprouts struggling to life now. Not quite ready to add nutes, but certainly getting closer.  |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on May 2, 2021 18:20:32 GMT -5
Another miracle happening in plain sight! Soon to be kitchen- ready!
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 2, 2021 19:15:19 GMT -5
Another miracle happening in plain sight! Soon to be kitchen- ready! Agreed! For someone else's kitchen though.  I've always enjoyed making and getting "homemade" gifts! |
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Post by Shawn on May 3, 2021 6:23:29 GMT -5
They sound like they are coming along nicely
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 3, 2021 9:39:11 GMT -5
They sound like they are coming along nicely So far, so good! |
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Post by campingcorgis on May 7, 2021 16:58:53 GMT -5
Day 9 and everyone has greenery at or above the label. AG nutes added.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on May 7, 2021 19:09:03 GMT -5
WooHoo!!!  |
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Post by Shawn on May 8, 2021 4:20:19 GMT -5
Basil grows so fast, love it
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 12, 2021 18:39:14 GMT -5
Day 14:  I had to move the Sprout back a bit as the Portulacas are going for the Sprout's light and creating shadows! But, the basil is still doing its thing! |
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Post by Sher on May 12, 2021 19:58:06 GMT -5
It looks great! Be sure to give it away before it goes wild and takes over your kitchen!
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I've always enjoyed making and getting "homemade" gifts!
