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Tina
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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:42 pm   Post subject: Trying my hand at herb gardening but...


getting discouraged pretty fast :(

I had sowed lavender seeds on Valentines day, put two sprigs of mint stems with two nodes under water the same day for rooting but nothing yet.
For the lavender seeds, I put store bought lavender seeds in a 12" diameter container filled with miracle Gro potting mix,sprinkled some water and put it in my patio. Now the patio has a roof but is otherwise open.The temp is ranging from the upper 30s to mid 40s.Did I spoil the chances of the seeds sprouting by putting it outside? How long does it usually take for the lavender seeds to germinate?

Yesterday, I bought a bunch of mint from the grocery store. Some of them had fine roots coming from a node.I removed the leaves of these and stuck them in a pot containing potting mix. Will they survive?

Also, soaked some coriander seeds from spice bottle in water overnight and sowed them in a container with potting mix again.Will they ever sprout?

Sorry this post got too long. I am about ready to give up my first try at gardening.So, looking for your help.
Thanks.
Tina.

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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:20 pm   Post subject: Re: Trying my hand at herb gardening but...


Tina wrote:
Did I spoil the chances of the seeds sprouting by putting it outside? How long does it usually take for the lavender seeds to germinate?


Lavender will germinate in 10-30 days Tina and prefers a sunny spot. It would be better to grow them on a sunny window sill if you have one.

Tina wrote:
Yesterday, I bought a bunch of mint from the grocery store. Some of them had fine roots coming from a node.I removed the leaves of these and stuck them in a pot containing potting mix. Will they survive?


Very likely Tina, mint is relatively easy to grow. Just keep the soil moist, place it in a sunny spot and give it a little time. Make sure to report back here Smile

Tina wrote:
Also, soaked some coriander seeds from spice bottle in water overnight and sowed them in a container with potting mix again.Will they ever sprout?


This is some great information here Tina:
http://www.au.gardenweb.com/forums/load/ozherb/msg1001062616424.html?4

Hope this helps!
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Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:37 am   Post subject:


Tina don't be discouraged as we all started off the same way you are doing now. Just give them a little time and some TLC and before you know it there'll be some shoots appearing I'm sure.
I planted some tomato seeds just three days ago and I know it's much too soon for them to germinate but I get so impatient, even now, waiting for the first signs of new shoots pushing through the earth. Rolling Eyes


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Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:11 am   Post subject:


Oh Tina don't give up patience is a gardeners middle name. The one thing that I know about herbs is that they like it on the hot and dry side. Too much care will kill them. Give them time and don't give up. ER


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Tina everything will grow if not try again.You can get a small piece of Ginger root at the grocery store and plant it and it will grow also.Just pick out a small one.
Sounds like all it needs now is a little TLC.


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As long as you don't forget about them, I am sure things will work nicely.

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