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Herb identification and advice....
Could someone tell me what herb this is....
http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/herb.jpg I'm sure it's a very common variety but I have been unable to identify it from my books and from web searches. Also - I would like to set up a small herb garden. What advice would you give... I have been unable to locate specialist herb dealers within striking distance of Southampton or on the web. Is there a list somewhere of suppliers... Many thanks, Roy |
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origanum?
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origanum?
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On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 21:51:24 +0000 (UTC), "RzB"
wrote: Could someone tell me what herb this is.... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/herb.jpg I'm sure it's a very common variety but I have been unable to identify it from my books and from web searches. Also - I would like to set up a small herb garden. What advice would you give... Having limited experience in herbs (I only started a few years ago with half a dozen pots), I'm probably not an expert... but here's what I've found; 1) Generally they are very easy to grow (for some reason I always manage to kill off mint.. which is meant to be the easiest herb to grow!) 2) Conditions matter... personally I'd put them in pots, so if they don't like the position you can move them.. otherwise read carefully the conditions on the seed packet and consider where to plant... from my experience most do best with some sun.. but not full sun. Also some need good drainage.. others don't mind so much. I have been unable to locate specialist herb dealers within striking distance of Southampton or on the web. Is there a list somewhere of suppliers... I must admit I got seeds from Wilkensons (a woolworths like shop).. a few pots and a bag of general purpose compost, and some gravel (for drainage for those herbs that like dry conditions).. thats all you need. I haven't tried planting seeds mid summer, but I assume it would work.. the other quick alternative is to buy potted herbs from the supermarket, and re-pot/plant them (I've had great sucess with some.. keeping them for the rest of the year and a disapointmet with others tho) Regards Mark |
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On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 21:51:24 +0000 (UTC), "RzB"
wrote: Could someone tell me what herb this is.... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/herb.jpg I'm sure it's a very common variety but I have been unable to identify it from my books and from web searches. Also - I would like to set up a small herb garden. What advice would you give... Having limited experience in herbs (I only started a few years ago with half a dozen pots), I'm probably not an expert... but here's what I've found; 1) Generally they are very easy to grow (for some reason I always manage to kill off mint.. which is meant to be the easiest herb to grow!) 2) Conditions matter... personally I'd put them in pots, so if they don't like the position you can move them.. otherwise read carefully the conditions on the seed packet and consider where to plant... from my experience most do best with some sun.. but not full sun. Also some need good drainage.. others don't mind so much. I have been unable to locate specialist herb dealers within striking distance of Southampton or on the web. Is there a list somewhere of suppliers... I must admit I got seeds from Wilkensons (a woolworths like shop).. a few pots and a bag of general purpose compost, and some gravel (for drainage for those herbs that like dry conditions).. thats all you need. I haven't tried planting seeds mid summer, but I assume it would work.. the other quick alternative is to buy potted herbs from the supermarket, and re-pot/plant them (I've had great sucess with some.. keeping them for the rest of the year and a disapointmet with others tho) Regards Mark |
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"Mark Blewett" wrote in message ... On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 21:51:24 +0000 (UTC), "RzB" wrote: Could someone tell me what herb this is.... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/herb.jpg I'm sure it's a very common variety but I have been unable to identify it from my books and from web searches. Also - I would like to set up a small herb garden. What advice would you give... Having limited experience in herbs (I only started a few years ago with half a dozen pots), I'm probably not an expert... but here's what I've found; 1) Generally they are very easy to grow (for some reason I always manage to kill off mint.. which is meant to be the easiest herb to grow!) 2) Conditions matter... personally I'd put them in pots, so if they don't like the position you can move them.. otherwise read carefully the conditions on the seed packet and consider where to plant... from my experience most do best with some sun.. but not full sun. Also some need good drainage.. others don't mind so much. I have been unable to locate specialist herb dealers within striking distance of Southampton or on the web. Is there a list somewhere of suppliers... I must admit I got seeds from Wilkensons (a woolworths like shop).. a few pots and a bag of general purpose compost, and some gravel (for drainage for those herbs that like dry conditions).. thats all you need. I haven't tried planting seeds mid summer, but I assume it would work.. the other quick alternative is to buy potted herbs from the supermarket, and re-pot/plant them (I've had great sucess with some.. keeping them for the rest of the year and a disapointmet with others tho) Regards Mark One trick worth a try is to buy the potted supermarket herbs and immediately transplant into a decent size pot with good compost and they do really well. Diane |
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"Mark Blewett" wrote in message ... On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 21:51:24 +0000 (UTC), "RzB" wrote: Could someone tell me what herb this is.... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/herb.jpg I'm sure it's a very common variety but I have been unable to identify it from my books and from web searches. Also - I would like to set up a small herb garden. What advice would you give... Having limited experience in herbs (I only started a few years ago with half a dozen pots), I'm probably not an expert... but here's what I've found; 1) Generally they are very easy to grow (for some reason I always manage to kill off mint.. which is meant to be the easiest herb to grow!) 2) Conditions matter... personally I'd put them in pots, so if they don't like the position you can move them.. otherwise read carefully the conditions on the seed packet and consider where to plant... from my experience most do best with some sun.. but not full sun. Also some need good drainage.. others don't mind so much. I have been unable to locate specialist herb dealers within striking distance of Southampton or on the web. Is there a list somewhere of suppliers... I must admit I got seeds from Wilkensons (a woolworths like shop).. a few pots and a bag of general purpose compost, and some gravel (for drainage for those herbs that like dry conditions).. thats all you need. I haven't tried planting seeds mid summer, but I assume it would work.. the other quick alternative is to buy potted herbs from the supermarket, and re-pot/plant them (I've had great sucess with some.. keeping them for the rest of the year and a disapointmet with others tho) Regards Mark One trick worth a try is to buy the potted supermarket herbs and immediately transplant into a decent size pot with good compost and they do really well. Diane |
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In article , RzB
writes Could someone tell me what herb this is.... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/herb.jpg I'm sure it's a very common variety but I have been unable to identify it from my books and from web searches. Yellow oregano. It's just the yellow form of the usual. Still has the taste, and is an attractive contrast in the herb garden. -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
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In article , RzB
writes Could someone tell me what herb this is.... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/herb.jpg I'm sure it's a very common variety but I have been unable to identify it from my books and from web searches. Yellow oregano. It's just the yellow form of the usual. Still has the taste, and is an attractive contrast in the herb garden. -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
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"RzB" wrote in message ... Could someone tell me what herb this is.... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/herb.jpg It's Marjoram MBS |
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"RzB" wrote in message ... Could someone tell me what herb this is.... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/herb.jpg It's Marjoram MBS |
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Herb identification and advice....
Many thanks to all for the responses....
Still not quite sure if it's Oregano or Marjoram. However we did a smell test with the dried Marjoram and dried Oregano from the kitchen cabinet. It just reinforced why I want to grow my own herbs!!! However there was a little resemblance to the Oregano... Also thanks to Mark - Pots, a great idea we had not considered. Surprising really as you can see ..... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/pots.jpg we are quite into pots... Roy |
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Herb identification and advice....
Many thanks to all for the responses....
Still not quite sure if it's Oregano or Marjoram. However we did a smell test with the dried Marjoram and dried Oregano from the kitchen cabinet. It just reinforced why I want to grow my own herbs!!! However there was a little resemblance to the Oregano... Also thanks to Mark - Pots, a great idea we had not considered. Surprising really as you can see ..... http://www.oofus.com/pix/rbpics/odds/pots.jpg we are quite into pots... Roy |
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Herb identification and advice....
"RzB" wrote in message ... Many thanks to all for the responses.... Still not quite sure if it's Oregano or Marjoram. The Concise OED says Origanum is wild marjoram. [snip] Franz |
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Herb identification and advice....
"RzB" wrote in message ... Many thanks to all for the responses.... Still not quite sure if it's Oregano or Marjoram. The Concise OED says Origanum is wild marjoram. [snip] Franz |
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