Herbs
In this section you will find all relevant information regarding herbs.
Basil
Comments [43]:
- Seed densely to get best results
- Love a lot of light
Planting [43]:
- Also possible to grow from cuttings
Harvest [43]:
- Harvest leafs or prune 1-2 inches below to cue lateral growth
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.6 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.2 |
| pH min | 5.8 |
| pH max | 6.9 |
| Temp min [°C] |
18 |
| Temp max [°C] | 29 |
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Timeline [43]:
- Germination: week 1-2
- Transplant: week 3-5
- Harvest: week 8-10 (and again every 3-4 weeks)
Most common pests and diseases [43]:
- Normal incidence; nematodes, aphids, thrips, flea beetles, white flies, snails, damping off, root rot, leaf spot diseases, fusarium wilt and downy mildew
Chives
Comments [43]:
- Plants can grow for years
- Love a lot of light
Planting [43]:
- Also growth from roots
Harvest [43]:
- You can't do anything wrong. Easiest: shorten every 3 weeks by cutting the crowns
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.8 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.2 |
| pH min | 6.1 |
| pH max | 6.8 |
| Temp min [°C] | 18 |
| Temp max [°C] | 27 |
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Timeline [43]:
- Transplant: week 4
- Harvest: week 7 (and again every 2-3 weeks)
Most common pests and diseases []:
- Info missing
Cilantro
Comments [43]:
- Susceptible to tip burn
Planting []:
- Info missing
Harvest []:
- Info missing
| EC min [mS/cm] | 0.9 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 1.8 |
| pH min | 5.8 |
| pH max | 6.9 |
| Temp min [°C] | 10 |
| Temp max [°C] | 29 |
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Timeline []:
- Info missing
Most common pests and diseases []:
- Info missing
Dill
Planting []:
- Info missing
Harvest []:
- Info missing
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.2 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.3 |
| pH min | 5.5 |
| pH max | 6.5 |
| Temp min [°C] | 13 |
| Temp max [°C] | 24 |
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Timeline []:
- Info missing
Most common pests and diseases []:
- Info missing
Fennel
Harvest [43]:
- Take around a third of the leafy greens at the first harvest. At the second, harvest the full plant.
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.1 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 1.9 |
| pH min | 5.8 |
| pH max | 6.7 |
| Temp min [°C] | 13 |
| Temp max [°C] | 21 |
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Timeline [43]:
- Germination: week 1-2
- Transplant: week 4-8
- Harvest: week 10-15 (and again 8 weeks later)
Most common pests and diseases [43]:
- Rare incidents; aphids and damping off
Lavender
Comments [43]:
- Slow grower
Planting []:
- Info missing
Harvest []:
- Info missing
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.2 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.3 |
| pH min | 5.5 |
| pH max | 6.5 |
| Temp min [°C] | 16 |
| Temp max [°C] | 29 |
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Timeline []:
- Info missing
Most common pests and diseases []:
- Info missing
Mint
Planting [43]:
- Easier to grow from cuttings
Harvest [43]:
- Don't be afraid to harvest all leafs at once, you should still get multiple harvests
| EC min [mS/cm] | 2.0 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.6 |
| pH min | 5.8 |
| pH max | 6.5 |
| Temp min [°C] | 13 |
| Temp max [°C] | 21 |
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Timeline [43]:
- Germination: week 2-3
- Transplant: week 6-8
- Harvest: week 8-10 (and again every 3-4 weeks)
Most common pests and diseases [43]:
- Occasional incidents; verticilium wilt and powdery mildew
Oregano
Planting [43]:
- Aldo possible to grow from cuttings
Harvest [43]:
- Only prune crowns to harvest multiple times
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.3 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.2 |
| pH min | 5.8 |
| pH max | 7.2 |
| Temp min [°C] | 13 |
| Temp max [°C] | 21 |
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Timeline [43]:
- Germination: week 1-2
- Transplant: week 7-8
- Harvest: week 15-18 (and again every 3-4 weeks)
Most common pests and diseases []:
-
info missing
Parsley
Harvest [43]:
- Harvest parsley twice before replanting
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.0 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.1 |
| pH min | 5.8 |
| pH max | 6.8 |
| Temp min [°C] | 16 |
| Temp max [°C] | 24 |
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Timeline [43]:
- Germination: week 3-4
- Transplant: week 6-8
- Harvest: week 11-14 (and again 3 weeks later)
Most common pests and diseases [43]:
- Rare incidents; thrips and aphids
Rosemary
Comments [43]:
- Susceptible to overwatering
Planting [43]:
- Easier to grow from cuttings
Harvest [43]:
- Only prune crowns to harvest multiple times
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.1 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.0 |
| pH min | 5.5 |
| pH max | 6.3 |
| Temp min [°C] | 24 |
| Temp max [°C] | 29 |
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Timeline [43]:
- Germination: week
- Transplant: week
- Harvest: week
Most common pests and diseases []:
- Info missing
Thyme
Comments [43]:
- Susceptible to overwatering
Planting []:
- Info missing
Harvest []:
- Info missing
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.2 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.3 |
| pH min | 5.5 |
| pH max | 6.5 |
| Temp min [°C] | 16 |
| Temp max [°C] | 27 |
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Timeline []:
- Info missing
Most common pests and diseases []:
- Info missing
Watercress
Comments [43]:
- Loves wet conditions
Planting []:
- Info missing
Harvest []:
- Info missing
| EC min [mS/cm] | 1.8 |
| EC max [mS/cm] | 2.3 |
| pH min | 5.5 |
| pH max | 6.5 |
| Temp min [°C] | 13 |
| Temp max [°C] | 24 |
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Timeline []:
- Info missing
Most common pests and diseases []:
- Info missing
Info: If statements on specific crop were inconsistent, plant researchers from university were consulted to choose the most reasonable information.
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