Some herbs will last forever and spread perhaps. Thyme can be like that.

Mint can be a horrible weed. Plant in a container and put the container in the soil. But be careful, mint roots will break plastic or clay pots.

Rosemary will not winter, keep in clay pot and take into the house for the winter.

Tomatoes like an acidic soil, and potatoes and tomatoes do not like what each other does to the soil. Tomatoes need lots of sun. Too much water or rain after fruit is formed will make fruit split before ripe. You need to remove some of the growth and leaves to get whats there to ripen up. If the tomatoes cannot get a lot of sun, this may not work for you. Sometimes when tomatoes are ripening in September, frost comes first. A southern wall may create a micro climate that will improve growth and setting of fruit. Fruit will not set until temps stay about a certain temp for a week or so, can't remember those details.

Chives are nice to have, but remove the seed heads or they can be spread like a weed.

Basil is great. Often find self starters from last years seeds. There are several kinds that have different colors that add some interest. Basel can spread, so do not plant things of low stature near, like 'hens and chickens'.

Ripe tomatoes sliced with chopped basil, chives and thyme, with olive oil, salt, pepper and balsomic vinegar is wonderful.

Do not try to grow things near a black walnut tree.

• Growing tomatoes and herbs, Bob M, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 09:33:47
  • Thanks all for the help! n/m, Bob M, Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:31:57
  • Re: Growing tomatoes and herbs, SDP, Tue, 22 Mar 2005 05:19:22
  • Re: Don't forget the "Miracle Grow" for tomatoes. n/m, t_mokes, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:41:01
  • Urban Eden, nt moore, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 16:10:35
  • Try this book, Brian_in_MA, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:23:49
  • Do you have deer or other wild animals in your...., TKC, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:09:41
    • venison with tomatoes and basil. yum n/m, brandi, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:25:22
    • deer, definitely; I'll...., Bob M, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:21:59
      • When I was living in northern Chicago burbs,, EricG, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:53:58
      • Re: deer, definitely; I'll...., Rich, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:15:33
        • Deer not a problem?????, AlexP, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 18:29:40
  • Re: Growing tomatoes and herbs, Dean, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 10:00:03 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: Growing tomatoes, Aero'ed, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 09:53:30

No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.

• Prev by Date: All niche application are for Windows., dmz789, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 09:58:01
• Next by Date: Re: OT Considering "the switch", scottg, Mon, 21 Mar 2005 10:05:01
• Main General Bulletin Board

StateOfNine.com

SaabClub.com

Jak Stoll Performance

M Car Covers

Ad Available

The content on this site may not be republished without permission. Copyright © 1988-2024 - The Saab Network - saabnet.com.
For usage guidelines, see the Mission & Privacy Notice.
[Contact | Site Map | Saabnet.com on Facebook | Saabnet.com on Twitter | Shop Amazon via TSN | Site Donations]

Random Saabnet.com Member Gallery Photos (Click Image)