runninlola
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So, I started a little herb garden about three or four months ago, mainly as a little project for my toddlers to participate in and never really believed that it would go anywhere, well i just came back after a month vacation and everything looks amazing! But I do have a few question, I planted three different basils and they are almost waist high, do I have to cut them or can I leave them growing at leisure? I prefer fresh herbs in my cooking, so drying them is not ideal. (though I would if the alternative is worse).
Also, my peppermint is growing a bit wild, several thick stems have sprouted, stayed close to the ground and surfaced all over the little garden, Should I cut these runaways?
The sage is a little crazy too, big and bushy but kind of all over the place...
Last question, I swear, I also planted some lemongrass and some scallions (spring onion?), I know these aren't exactly herbs, so is that going to pose a problem? The lemongrass seems to be thriving, but the scallions look a bit wilted (let's be honest, very wilted, all of the 3 separate scallions I planted are either bent in half, or completely laying on the ground)
I know it's a million questions, any help is appreciated!!!!
I actually live in Londrina, Brazil. It is very hot here and rather dry, although quite a bit of rain in the summer months, the winters are mild here, think Florida, only a couple of weeks in the high 30's low 40's range. The soil is considered some of the best in Brazil, very rich with a distinct deep red hue, I am not actually from here, just moved really, but so I've heard.
Also, my peppermint is growing a bit wild, several thick stems have sprouted, stayed close to the ground and surfaced all over the little garden, Should I cut these runaways?
The sage is a little crazy too, big and bushy but kind of all over the place...
Last question, I swear, I also planted some lemongrass and some scallions (spring onion?), I know these aren't exactly herbs, so is that going to pose a problem? The lemongrass seems to be thriving, but the scallions look a bit wilted (let's be honest, very wilted, all of the 3 separate scallions I planted are either bent in half, or completely laying on the ground)
I know it's a million questions, any help is appreciated!!!!
I actually live in Londrina, Brazil. It is very hot here and rather dry, although quite a bit of rain in the summer months, the winters are mild here, think Florida, only a couple of weeks in the high 30's low 40's range. The soil is considered some of the best in Brazil, very rich with a distinct deep red hue, I am not actually from here, just moved really, but so I've heard.