Guest guest Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 After washing any greens, I wrap up in a towel and place in the vegetable drawer in the refrigerator. The towel is slightly damp and that helps keep the greens longer. It works well for me. --Tracy > I just bought a fresh pack of Cilantro - however they came in more than > I need. So I wonder if they can be put in freezer for future use? > Also, how does one keep it fresh without it rotting so fast? For some > strange reason my lettuce, herbs, veggies tend to rot fast. :-( > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 << For some strange reason my lettuce, herbs, veggies tend to rot fast. >> If you leave them in a closed plastic bag, they will rot quickly. Keep them as dry as possible, and if you have the space and the money, you can use a container specially designed to keep greens from wilting too fast. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Hi, one way is, wash with cold water, pat dry on towel or towel paper, chop it and keep it in fridge in Brown Lunch bag not in plastic. That can last more than week. Other way is, put water in any glass jar and put cilantro in the water and keep it in the fridge as a whole as it is with stems. Third way is, chop it, and put it in plastic freezer bag and keep it in freezer. I have no solution for lettuce, I have same problem. vonnie_hart <vonnie_hart wrote: I just bought a fresh pack of Cilantro - however they came in more than I need. So I wonder if they can be put in freezer for future use? Also, how does one keep it fresh without it rotting so fast? For some strange reason my lettuce, herbs, veggies tend to rot fast. :-( Vonnie For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Discard tough stems, rinse well under running tap water and pat dry. Make sure the leaves are very dry so they won't stick together when frozen. You can freeze fresh herbs whole, cut into large pieces, or chopped into small pieces. Place them into the freezer in airtight freezer bags. When needed, cut off the amount you want and immediately put the rest back into the freezer. Freeze up to a year. This can also be done for other herbs as well. Shawna " Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight " " The question is not, Can they reason? Nor can they talk? But can they suffer? " " We all love animals. Why do we call some pets and others dinner? " http://www.factoryfarming.com http://www.tryveg.com http://www.goveg.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 I tend to put my cilantro in a glass of water and keep it in the refrigerator.I know someone who lines a rubbermaid container with a paper towel and keeps unwashed cilantro in there. And then there is always drying it in the sun and store in ziplock to freeze. If frozen as is it will wilt and change color and flavor. If your veggies are organically grown they will rot faster..... --- vonnie_hart <vonnie_hart wrote: > > > I just bought a fresh pack of Cilantro - however > they came in more than > I need. So I wonder if they can be put in freezer > for future use? > Also, how does one keep it fresh without it rotting > so fast? For some > strange reason my lettuce, herbs, veggies tend to > rot fast. :-( > > Vonnie > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 We have one of those cheapie food driers [got it on Freecycle] and since we grow many herbs, we dry many herbs. Two of the herbs that we frequently dry are spearmint and Jamaican mint. We have--naturally--at sun tea jug. So we use the sun tea jug to make mint tea. It's a great thing to do with usually [i would hope!] blah-tasting water. We also make teas with dried basil, oregano, rosemary, and lemongrass. Next week, we intend to experiment with a tea made from hot Asian peppers. Wea also have a B & D rice steamer. To make two cups of rice, one puts one cup of uncooked rice--brown or white, long or short--in the cooker with one-and-one-quarter cups of water. Except we use an herb tea instead of water. Amazing taste opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Anybody know secrets to getting basil to grow in a pot, either indoors or outdoors? I live in an apartment and can't get the stuff to grow! Audrey S. On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 11:45 AM, Amethyst <amemahoney wrote: > Hi Darlene: > > I was growing my own herbs, but they've all died, so I have to replace > them. Except for the huge rosemary bush out in front of my house. Fresh > herbs are awesome! Just make sure you have a good, sharp knife to cut them > with. > > I don't really do herbal heating packs and oils. Strong smells tend to > really get on my nerves sometimes, and that would be the opposite of > " relaxing. " > > > > <%40>, > " diet_phobia " <diet_phobia wrote: > > > > Do you use your herbs in herbal heating packs, in oils and things of that > nature, do you grow them to eat? I don't know much about herbs other than > the dried ones I buy at the market to cook with. > > Welcome to the gigantic best group around. > > > > Darlene > > > > <%40>, > ladyherb@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Good Day Vegetarian Group! > > > > > > > > > > > > I would just like to say hello to all of you, but to do that > individually would take forever, so a big hello from me to all of you. > > > > > > I am a vegan who accepts all people what ever their eating habits and > would like to share with others. > > > > > > I believe that everyone has choices and the choice that I have taken > regarding my eating habits are mine, and yours are yours. > > > > > > I look forward to reading the vegetarian group messages. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Josi aka ladyherb_or > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 your basil should grow with a well drained potting soil not the black stuff it can be smi dry not bone dry and then be watered it doesn't like being soaking wet. it likes full sum but half day should get you something just not the hot baking afternoon sun..unless it gets sun all day..it is a little complicated .....but maybe trying ..say 3 different pots in different places and see which on does the best for you... it can be done.... On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 1:42 PM, Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird wrote: > Anybody know secrets to getting basil to grow in a pot, either indoors > or > outdoors? I live in an apartment and can't get the stuff to grow! > > Audrey S. > > On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 11:45 AM, Amethyst <amemahoney<amemahoney%40>> > wrote: > > > Hi Darlene: > > > > I was growing my own herbs, but they've all died, so I have to replace > > them. Except for the huge rosemary bush out in front of my house. Fresh > > herbs are awesome! Just make sure you have a good, sharp knife to cut > them > > with. > > > > I don't really do herbal heating packs and oils. Strong smells tend to > > really get on my nerves sometimes, and that would be the opposite of > > " relaxing. " > > > > > > > > <%40> > <%40>, > > " diet_phobia " <diet_phobia wrote: > > > > > > Do you use your herbs in herbal heating packs, in oils and things of > that > > nature, do you grow them to eat? I don't know much about herbs other than > > the dried ones I buy at the market to cook with. > > > Welcome to the gigantic best group around. > > > > > > Darlene > > > > > > --- In <%40> > <%40>, > > ladyherb@ wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Good Day Vegetarian Group! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I would just like to say hello to all of you, but to do that > > individually would take forever, so a big hello from me to all of you. > > > > > > > > I am a vegan who accepts all people what ever their eating habits and > > would like to share with others. > > > > > > > > I believe that everyone has choices and the choice that I have taken > > regarding my eating habits are mine, and yours are yours. > > > > > > > > I look forward to reading the vegetarian group messages. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Josi aka ladyherb_or > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Audrey, I grow Basil inside but it's not always easy. One thing you must do is pinch off the little buds/flowers as they appear at the tops of the stems. Don't throw them away..Use as you would the larger leaves. Basil needs long hours of sunlight . I keep mine in a South facing window. Make sure your soil *drains* well. I have mine in home made compost. I have to water mine a couple times a week, as I live in a dry climate. My Basil plant grows all winter but tends to get a bit leggy. Right now I'm putting the pot outside during warm days and bringing it indoors at night until there is no longer a danger of frost. If you have trouble growing herbs it might be that you are over protective of them. Actually they are just what I call " precious weeds " . They need little or no care and seldom if ever get buggy. They seem to like having their leaves pinched and removed. My potted indoor Rosemary has had a trimming 3 times during the winter. I air dry and store the cuttings in glass jars to be used in recipes. I like to grind the Rosemary in my coffee grinder when I'm ready to use it. Feel free to contact me off line for additional info on growing herbs indoors. Deanna in Colorado also at recycled_gardens ********************************************************************** Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird wrote: > Anybody know secrets to getting basil to grow in a pot, either indoors or outdoors? I live in an apartment and can't get the stuff to grow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Are you trying to grow your basil from seeds? I have trouble with that. But get a young organic starter plant from the Farmer's Market or your local greenhouse, and they are pretty hard to kill off. I say all mine " died, " but really they did so well they got out of control when we went on vacation. I tried to pare them back, but ended up planting them outside, where most grew into bushes before the winter frosts got them. Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 It needs full sun all day and plenty of hot weather. I can't get it to grow, either. Our summers aren't hot enough. ~ irene > Anybody know secrets to getting basil to grow in a pot, either > indoors or > outdoors? I live in an apartment and can't get the stuff to grow! > > Audrey S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Did you try keeping them inside? I keep mine in small pots indoors. As long as they're in front of the window, they're fine. I live in Oregon. , irene wrote: > > It needs full sun all day and plenty of hot weather. > I can't get it to grow, either. Our summers aren't hot enough. > > ~ irene > > > > Anybody know secrets to getting basil to grow in a pot, either > > indoors or > > outdoors? I live in an apartment and can't get the stuff to grow! > > > > Audrey S. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I haven't tried that, good idea. I'll try it this year. ~ irene > Did you try keeping them inside? I keep mine in small pots indoors. > As long as they're in front of the window, they're fine. I live in > Oregon. > > , irene wrote: >> >> It needs full sun all day and plenty of hot weather. >> I can't get it to grow, either. Our summers aren't hot enough. >> >> ~ irene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Yes, inside. No, not from seeds (that's too hard!) I think I don't have enough light. I live in an apartment and my only windows face east. I have sun all day on my patio, but not inside. Our summers here are hot enough, but I let one plant die outside on my patio because I didn't water it as often as I should have. Maybe I'll try again this summer and water better! Audrey S. On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 12:43 AM, Amethyst <amemahoney wrote: > Did you try keeping them inside? I keep mine in small pots indoors. As > long as they're in front of the window, they're fine. I live in Oregon. > > <%40>, > irene wrote: > > > > It needs full sun all day and plenty of hot weather. > > I can't get it to grow, either. Our summers aren't hot enough. > > > > ~ irene > > > > > > > Anybody know secrets to getting basil to grow in a pot, either > > > indoors or > > > outdoors? I live in an apartment and can't get the stuff to grow! > > > > > > Audrey S. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Mine grows fine here in Bremerton but I'm at much lower altitude than you Irene. I have a south facing bed and my rosemary, greek oregano, parsley, chives and basil all love it. Everything winters over except the basil but as soon as I put a start in (late April - early may) it grows like crazy. Do you have a nice toasty sunny window? A potted one might do well there. Peace, Diane , irene wrote: > > It needs full sun all day and plenty of hot weather. > I can't get it to grow, either. Our summers aren't hot enough. > > ~ irene > > > > Anybody know secrets to getting basil to grow in a pot, either > > indoors or > > outdoors? I live in an apartment and can't get the stuff to grow! > > > > Audrey S. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hi, Diane -- The problem for me is that we're at 1440', so our nights are cooler than at sea level, even when the summer days are hot. Most heat- loving plants don't do well if there is too much of a difference between day/night temps. Tomatoes are notorious for not liking our cool nights. We always end up with masses of green tomaatoes, but very few that actually ripen on the vine. I wrap plastic around oour big homemade tomato cages, but even so we just don't get tomatoes to ripen well. I suspect the day/night temps are the culprit with the basil as well. This year I'll try putting it in a couple of places I haven't tried yet, including a windowsill. Our windows aren't very toasty as the windows are double-paned. I'll be glad to say farewell to the snow at last and just get on with spring! Happy gardening, ~ irene > Mine grows fine here in Bremerton but I'm at much lower altitude > than you Irene. I have a south facing bed and my rosemary, greek > oregano, parsley, chives and basil all love it. Everything winters > over except the basil but as soon as I put a start in (late April - > early may) it grows like crazy. Do you have a nice toasty sunny > window? A potted one might do well there. > > Peace, > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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