Herb Plants

1. Plants need to have an adjustment period as we humans would when going from one environment to another. It is important that when your plants arrive, that you unpack them immediately. Check the moisture content. If soil is dry to touch, they need water right away, although please don't drown them. It is best to set the posts in a pan of water for a few hours and they will absorb what they need. Herbs need to be evenly moist, but not saturated.

2. If it is time to plant your plants outside, please do not do so immediately. Place them outside in a sunny location for a few hours the first day, but protect them from strong winds. For the next two to three days, gradually lengthen the time they are outside a little more each day.

3. When it is time to plant, choose a sunny location away from strong winds. They will do well with at least six hours of sun a day. I find that there are some herbs that do like partial shade and seem to do well. This knowledge will come with experimentation and becoming more familiar with your plants.

4. The soil must be a well draining mix. If you water an area and notice the water standing there instead of soaking in fairly quickly, then it is not well drained!! Sand works well to improve drainage and I find peat moss also helps. Remember your herbs do not like wet feet.

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5. Herbs can be grown in containers. Refer to our plant descriptions for ideas. Some tender annual herbs can be overwintered inside in pots. These are sometimes best grown in pots ouside that can be easily brought inside in the fall. Refer to our plant descriptions for information on annuals and perennials. We are zone 4 here an dmy English Lavender has been surviving the winters. Lemon Verbena, most rosemary varieties, and stevia do not take the cold.

Vegetable Plants

1. Refer to our herb cultural instructions. These also apply to vegetables. However, if you are able to work the ground a few weeks before planting your vegie seedings, this will be to the plant's advantage. Working in some good compost will get the ground off to a good start. Also, sand and peat moss to amend poor draining soil is also a must.

2. Ater the initial gound prepartation and acclimation of the plants to the environment, you are ready to plant. Follow the vegie seedlings recommendations for spacing. Trying to squeeze more plants in a small space will not yield more vegies!! They need proper spacing to allow air circulation for maximum yield.

3. A start up ferilizer to reduce transplant shock is a good idea. This will help establish strong plants. Follow this with fertilization every two to three weeks with a fertilizer recommended for your type of plants.

4. Cool weather crops such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, and spinach can be planted as soon as danger of heavy frost is over. These can also stand a little less sun than many other veggies. However, in very hot climates all vegies would love a few hours of shade per day.

Happy Growing and May Your Crops Be Plentiful!