Guest guest Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Maybe a bit off topic, but here goes... I am growing sweet basil (doing GREAT), Cilantro, what I THINK appears to be lemon thyme (it doesn't have tinted edges to the leaves, though, but definately smells strongly of lemon) and oregano. Basically, I need help with them. The basil seems fine. But the Cilantro seems to be growing what looks like a weed in the middle. Is this normal/healthy. It's NOT a weed, it's just the new growth. But I don't know if I should pinch it off or what. Basically, I want as much usable cilantro (for food) as possible. The oregano is new. I just put it in the ground today. Anything I should know about it? As for the lemon thyme...I really want to know what this plant is and how it's used. I'm almost 100% that it's lemon thyme, except for the lack of different colored rims or edges to the leaves. I'm a novice at growing...so please be kind and speak as if you were speaking to a dummy! Thanks, Rivkah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Rivkah, Cilantro as it matures becomes corriander. If you let it go to seed. Not knowing how large your plant is I would say this could be a seed stalk. Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I personally like coriander so much better than cilantro so I vote for letting it go to seed lol I'm one of those folks who does not like cilantro. For the most part it tastes musty and moldy to me I've gotten used to it in all the Mexican and Chinese foods down here, but I prefer it omitted. I hear that a dislike of cilantro is actually due to a genetically determined flavor detection issue of some sort. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com , " Sandi " <injoy wrote: > > Rivkah, > Cilantro as it matures becomes corriander. If you let it go to seed. Not > knowing how large your plant is I would say this could be a seed stalk. > Sandi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Chris, Now I thought I was the only one who felt this way about cilantro! The smell of it makes me nauseous. And I am the only one in our family that has this reaction to it.... and it is the only herb that I react this way to.... Sandi BlackKat Herbs http://www.blackkatherbs.com chrisziggy wrote: > I personally like coriander so much better than cilantro so I vote for letting it go to seed lol > > I'm one of those folks who does not like cilantro. For the most part it tastes musty and moldy to me I've gotten used to it in all the Mexican and Chinese foods down here, but I prefer it omitted. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Oh no! Not at all! There are lots of us! lol http://tinyurl.com/pddpox In all honesty cilantro, even a little bit, really ruins a dish for me. I can pick it out clearly. http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/food/2009/02/20/the-great-cilantro-debate/ I was totally laughing to see there is an I hate cilantro group on facebook and t-shirts are sold! lol *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.czluxe.com http://www.alittleolfactory.com , Blackkat <blackkat wrote: > > Chris, > > Now I thought I was the only one who felt this way about cilantro! > The smell of it makes me nauseous. And I am the only one in our family > that has this reaction to it.... and it is the only herb that I react this > way to.... > > Sandi > BlackKat Herbs > http://www.blackkatherbs.com > > chrisziggy wrote: > > I personally like coriander so much better than cilantro so I vote for letting it go to seed lol > > > > I'm one of those folks who does not like cilantro. For the most part it tastes musty and moldy to me I've gotten used to it in all the Mexican and Chinese foods down here, but I prefer it omitted. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 About Cilantro, Our daughters boyfriend is from Brazil and he eats Cilantro all the time,and I have gotten to " love it " . Now I actually crave it! Cilantro is SUPER HEALTHY for you! Did you know it is one of the only herbs that can help your body detoxify? It can even help your body rid itself of heavy metals. So dont be too quick to dismiss it. We chop up onion,tomatoe,green pepper,cilantro add a dressing of vinigar/oil and a bit of sugar/splenda and use as a topping for our rice. Mmmmm Colleen Re: herb help I personally like coriander so much better than cilantro so I vote for letting it go to seed lol I'm one of those folks who does not like cilantro. For the most part it tastes musty and moldy to me I've gotten used to it in all the Mexican and Chinese foods down here, but I prefer it omitted. I hear that a dislike of cilantro is actually due to a genetically determined flavor detection issue of some sort. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com , " Sandi " <injoy wrote: > > Rivkah, > Cilantro as it matures becomes corriander. If you let it go to seed. Not > knowing how large your plant is I would say this could be a seed stalk. > Sandi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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