Warm season herb
The oregano tribe includes several species called marjoram. The smell from this herb is unmatched! Native to the Mediterranean and Turkey, sweet marjoram grows to 1-2 ft tall and wide. As a culinary herb, marjoram can be used to season meats, scrambled eggs, salads, vinegars, casseroles, and tomato dishes.
Basil will start to flower if conditions are not ideal, so make sure to PINCH OFF THE FLOWERS when the plants starts to produce them. This trick the plant into giving you more leaves instead of flowers. Another great idea is to take all the flowers you have pinched off and place them in a bowl, this will give you a natural organic potpourri! After a few months your Basil plant will grow so large that you will become a hit with the neighbors!
Best Site: In a sunny location in cool weather or in partial shade during the hot summer.
Quantity: Up to 6 plants per box and generally intermixed with other herbs.
Pruning and training: Keep blossoms and flowers cut off and plant trimmed to encourage fresh growth.
Time to harvest: Harvest in 3 weeks and on throughout the growing season.
Harvest: Snip off leaves as you need them.
Pest control: Regular applications of neem oil recommended.
2905 Red Hill Ave.
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Costa Mesa, Ca 92626
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