ATTENTION GARY HERB QUESTION HERE GARY our herb man

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I've never grown dill inside in a container

but I found this info:

 

" Dill is especially suited to container growing. For

growing outside, use normal potting compost and keep

the plants well watered. Dill will also grow indoors -

sow the seeds indoors during October in 7cm (3in)

pots. Transplant to larger pots when the plants are

about 15cm (6in) tall. Keep the plants on a sunny

windowsill (out of direct sunlight) and away from

radiators. The plants will need to be supported with a

stake - the will be ready for harvest about eight

weeks after sowing. "

 

<http://gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_may_3_dill.asp\

>

 

Note this:

" Dill will grow well in most soils. Prepare the soil

by digging to a spade and a half depth - the long tap

roots of dill need to be able to grow without hitting

solid soil. "

 

I would think about getting a deeper container

so that the tap root wouldn't be a problem.

 

Here's a few more sites:

 

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/growingherbsindoors

 

Another site:

http://www.henriettesherbal.com/faqs/culi-3-5-indoors.html

says dill might be a problem since it may grow

as high as 3 feet. I would say, if you have the

space, try it.

 

Good luck. Hope this is helpful.

 

Gary

 

 

--- Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote:

 

>

>

> Sharon Frost <sharonisasillyrabbit wrote:

> Hey,

> Thanks for the info. I just started some herbs, and

> the dill, thyme,

> basil and sage just started to sprout. I have to

> grow indoors, since

> we have an abundance of cottontails and squirrels

> here, and they get

> into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of having

> a south-facing

> corridor with huge windows all the way down. I will

> try the larger

> herbs in tubs, and what would you suggest for the

> dill to grow in?

> Sharon.

>

> , chelsea

> <chelsea_cheetah wrote:

> >

> > Growing Herbs Indoors

> >

> > Herbs can be grown indoors on suitable

> window-sills. Southern

> windows

> > are best, just make sure they get a little shade,

> as not too over

> do the

> > heat and sunshine, especially in mid day when sun

> is brightest.

> When

> > growing indoor herbs be sure there is plenty of

> light. On other

> > window-sills be sure you turn the pots for even

> lighting during

> the day.

> > (if you do not have sun, you can use grow lights

> or as I do soft

> type

> > shop lights).

>

[Guest guest]

Hey there--

 

I have dill outside, but it's starting to brown. It's huge and I think it

got too big for the planter. My mom had given it to me along with a bunch

of other herbs in a planter, and while she tried to keep it staked I think

it grew too much. Any suggestions on saving it before it totally dies on

me? lol

 

 

On 7/8/06, Gary Mattingly <gsmattingly wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> I've never grown dill inside in a container

> but I found this info:

>

> " Dill is especially suited to container growing. For

> growing outside, use normal potting compost and keep

> the plants well watered. Dill will also grow indoors -

> sow the seeds indoors during October in 7cm (3in)

> pots. Transplant to larger pots when the plants are

> about 15cm (6in) tall. Keep the plants on a sunny

> windowsill (out of direct sunlight) and away from

> radiators. The plants will need to be supported with a

> stake - the will be ready for harvest about eight

> weeks after sowing. "

>

> <

>

http://gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_may_3_dill.asp

> >

>

> Note this:

> " Dill will grow well in most soils. Prepare the soil

> by digging to a spade and a half depth - the long tap

> roots of dill need to be able to grow without hitting

> solid soil. "

>

> I would think about getting a deeper container

> so that the tap root wouldn't be a problem.

>

> Here's a few more sites:

>

> http://www.doityourself.com/stry/growingherbsindoors

>

> Another site:

> http://www.henriettesherbal.com/faqs/culi-3-5-indoors.html

> says dill might be a problem since it may grow

> as high as 3 feet. I would say, if you have the

> space, try it.

>

> Good luck. Hope this is helpful.

>

> Gary

>

> --- Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower<thelilacflower%40>>

> wrote:

>

> >

> >

> > Sharon Frost

<sharonisasillyrabbit<sharonisasillyrabbit%40>>

> wrote:

> > Hey,

> > Thanks for the info. I just started some herbs, and

> > the dill, thyme,

> > basil and sage just started to sprout. I have to

> > grow indoors, since

> > we have an abundance of cottontails and squirrels

> > here, and they get

> > into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of having

> > a south-facing

> > corridor with huge windows all the way down. I will

> > try the larger

> > herbs in tubs, and what would you suggest for the

> > dill to grow in?

> > Sharon.

> >

> > <%40>,

> chelsea

> > <chelsea_cheetah wrote:

> > >

> > > Growing Herbs Indoors

> > >

> > > Herbs can be grown indoors on suitable

> > window-sills. Southern

> > windows

> > > are best, just make sure they get a little shade,

> > as not too over

> > do the

> > > heat and sunshine, especially in mid day when sun

> > is brightest.

> > When

> > > growing indoor herbs be sure there is plenty of

> > light. On other

> > > window-sills be sure you turn the pots for even

> > lighting during

> > the day.

> > > (if you do not have sun, you can use grow lights

> > or as I do soft

> > type

> > > shop lights).

> >

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for the info. I have wanted to try growing herbs

for awhile now, and finally got my chance. I can't wait till they

are ready to use !!!!

Sharon.

 

 

 

 

, Gary Mattingly

<gsmattingly wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> I've never grown dill inside in a container

> but I found this info:

>

> " Dill is especially suited to container growing. For

> growing outside, use normal potting compost and keep

> the plants well watered. Dill will also grow indoors -

> sow the seeds indoors during October in 7cm (3in)

> pots. Transplant to larger pots when the plants are

> about 15cm (6in) tall. Keep the plants on a sunny

> windowsill (out of direct sunlight) and away from

> radiators. The plants will need to be supported with a

> stake - the will be ready for harvest about eight

> weeks after sowing. "

>

>

<http://gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_may

_3_dill.asp>

>

> Note this:

> " Dill will grow well in most soils. Prepare the soil

> by digging to a spade and a half depth - the long tap

> roots of dill need to be able to grow without hitting

> solid soil. "

>

> I would think about getting a deeper container

> so that the tap root wouldn't be a problem.

>

> Here's a few more sites:

>

> http://www.doityourself.com/stry/growingherbsindoors

>

> Another site:

> http://www.henriettesherbal.com/faqs/culi-3-5-indoors.html

> says dill might be a problem since it may grow

> as high as 3 feet. I would say, if you have the

> space, try it.

>

> Good luck. Hope this is helpful.

>

> Gary

[Guest guest]

I don't know about dill specifically, relative to turning brown but

I know with other plants in a planter I try to get it a bit out of the

sun and heat, since that's usually part of the problem. I put it

in partial shade and make sure to keep it watered, not drenched,

you know, just not dried out.

 

Gary

 

At 01:16 PM 7/8/2006, you wrote:

>Hey there--

>

>I have dill outside, but it's starting to brown. It's huge and I think it

>got too big for the planter. My mom had given it to me along with a bunch

>of other herbs in a planter, and while she tried to keep it staked I think

>it grew too much. Any suggestions on saving it before it totally dies on

>me? lol

>

>

>On 7/8/06, Gary Mattingly <gsmattingly wrote:

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I've never grown dill inside in a container

> > but I found this info:

> >

> > " Dill is especially suited to container growing. For

> > growing outside, use normal potting compost and keep

> > the plants well watered. Dill will also grow indoors -

> > sow the seeds indoors during October in 7cm (3in)

> > pots. Transplant to larger pots when the plants are

> > about 15cm (6in) tall. Keep the plants on a sunny

> > windowsill (out of direct sunlight) and away from

> > radiators. The plants will need to be supported with a

> > stake - the will be ready for harvest about eight

> > weeks after sowing. "

> >

> > <

> >

>

http://gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_may_3_dill.asp

> > >

> >

> > Note this:

> > " Dill will grow well in most soils. Prepare the soil

> > by digging to a spade and a half depth - the long tap

> > roots of dill need to be able to grow without hitting

> > solid soil. "

> >

> > I would think about getting a deeper container

> > so that the tap root wouldn't be a problem.

> >

> > Here's a few more sites:

> >

> > http://www.doityourself.com/stry/growingherbsindoors

> >

> > Another site:

> > http://www.henriettesherbal.com/faqs/culi-3-5-indoors.html

> > says dill might be a problem since it may grow

> > as high as 3 feet. I would say, if you have the

> > space, try it.

> >

> > Good luck. Hope this is helpful.

> >

> > Gary

> >

> > --- Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower<thelilacflower%40>>

> > wrote:

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > Sharon Frost

> <sharonisasillyrabbit<sharonisasillyrabbit%40>>

> > wrote:

> > > Hey,

> > > Thanks for the info. I just started some herbs, and

> > > the dill, thyme,

> > > basil and sage just started to sprout. I have to

> > > grow indoors, since

> > > we have an abundance of cottontails and squirrels

> > > here, and they get

> > > into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of having

> > > a south-facing

> > > corridor with huge windows all the way down. I will

> > > try the larger

> > > herbs in tubs, and what would you suggest for the

> > > dill to grow in?

> > > Sharon.

> > >

> > > --- In

> <%40>,

> > chelsea

> > > <chelsea_cheetah wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Growing Herbs Indoors

> > > >

> > > > Herbs can be grown indoors on suitable

> > > window-sills. Southern

> > > windows

> > > > are best, just make sure they get a little shade,

> > > as not too over

> > > do the

> > > > heat and sunshine, especially in mid day when sun

> > > is brightest.

> > > When

> > > > growing indoor herbs be sure there is plenty of

> > > light. On other

> > > > window-sills be sure you turn the pots for even

> > > lighting during

> > > the day.

> > > > (if you do not have sun, you can use grow lights

> > > or as I do soft

> > > type

> > > > shop lights).

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah it's been in direct sun along with the rest of the plants. Surprised

it lasted as long as it did.

 

On 7/8/06, Gary Mattingly <gsmattingly wrote:

>

> I don't know about dill specifically, relative to turning brown but

> I know with other plants in a planter I try to get it a bit out of the

> sun and heat, since that's usually part of the problem. I put it

> in partial shade and make sure to keep it watered, not drenched,

> you know, just not dried out.

>

> Gary

>

>

> At 01:16 PM 7/8/2006, you wrote:

> >Hey there--

> >

> >I have dill outside, but it's starting to brown. It's huge and I think it

> >got too big for the planter. My mom had given it to me along with a bunch

> >of other herbs in a planter, and while she tried to keep it staked I

> think

> >it grew too much. Any suggestions on saving it before it totally dies on

> >me? lol

> >

> >

> >On 7/8/06, Gary Mattingly <gsmattingly<gsmattingly%40>>

> wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > I've never grown dill inside in a container

> > > but I found this info:

> > >

> > > " Dill is especially suited to container growing. For

> > > growing outside, use normal potting compost and keep

> > > the plants well watered. Dill will also grow indoors -

> > > sow the seeds indoors during October in 7cm (3in)

> > > pots. Transplant to larger pots when the plants are

> > > about 15cm (6in) tall. Keep the plants on a sunny

> > > windowsill (out of direct sunlight) and away from

> > > radiators. The plants will need to be supported with a

> > > stake - the will be ready for harvest about eight

> > > weeks after sowing. "

> > >

> > > <

> > >

> >

>

http://gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_may_3_dill.asp

> > > >

> > >

> > > Note this:

> > > " Dill will grow well in most soils. Prepare the soil

> > > by digging to a spade and a half depth - the long tap

> > > roots of dill need to be able to grow without hitting

> > > solid soil. "

> > >

> > > I would think about getting a deeper container

> > > so that the tap root wouldn't be a problem.

> > >

> > > Here's a few more sites:

> > >

> > > http://www.doityourself.com/stry/growingherbsindoors

> > >

> > > Another site:

> > > http://www.henriettesherbal.com/faqs/culi-3-5-indoors.html

> > > says dill might be a problem since it may grow

> > > as high as 3 feet. I would say, if you have the

> > > space, try it.

> > >

> > > Good luck. Hope this is helpful.

> > >

> > > Gary

> > >

> > > --- Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower<thelilacflower%40>

> <thelilacflower%40>>

> > > wrote:

> > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Sharon Frost

> > <sharonisasillyrabbit <sharonisasillyrabbit%40>

> <sharonisasillyrabbit%40>>

>

> > > wrote:

> > > > Hey,

> > > > Thanks for the info. I just started some herbs, and

> > > > the dill, thyme,

> > > > basil and sage just started to sprout. I have to

> > > > grow indoors, since

> > > > we have an abundance of cottontails and squirrels

> > > > here, and they get

> > > > into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of having

> > > > a south-facing

> > > > corridor with huge windows all the way down. I will

> > > > try the larger

> > > > herbs in tubs, and what would you suggest for the

> > > > dill to grow in?

> > > > Sharon.

> > > >

> > > > --- In

> > <%40>

> <%40>,

>

> > > chelsea

> > > > <chelsea_cheetah wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > Growing Herbs Indoors

> > > > >

> > > > > Herbs can be grown indoors on suitable

> > > > window-sills. Southern

> > > > windows

> > > > > are best, just make sure they get a little shade,

> > > > as not too over

> > > > do the

> > > > > heat and sunshine, especially in mid day when sun

> > > > is brightest.

> > > > When

> > > > > growing indoor herbs be sure there is plenty of

> > > > light. On other

> > > > > window-sills be sure you turn the pots for even

> > > > lighting during

> > > > the day.

> > > > > (if you do not have sun, you can use grow lights

> > > > or as I do soft

> > > > type

> > > > > shop lights).

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Sharon

'

Have you tried putting cayenne on your outdoor plants? You could make

up a solution using cayenne, dish soap so it will stick to plants and

water. Soap helps mixture stick to the plants and the squiirrels will

not like it either. Put mixture in watering can and sprinkle plants.

Squirrels do not like cayenne. You can mix cayenne with bird food and

the birds will eat it but squirrels will not. I have a suspicion they

do not like garlic also. Maybe Gary would know. I know if you use

above formula with garlic, minced, then it will help keep insects and

fungus off plants.

 

GB

 

, Donnalilacflower

<thelilacflower wrote:

>

>

>

> Sharon Frost <sharonisasillyrabbit wrote: Hey,

> Thanks for the info. I just started some herbs, and the dill, thyme,

> basil and sage just started to sprout. I have to grow indoors, since

> we have an abundance of cottontails and squirrels here, and they get

> into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of having a south-

[Guest guest]

-Good advise GB, I have used a soapy mixture to help keep those pesky

critters from eating my plants. However I use baby shampoo/bath

hoping it has less chemicals and is more Earth friendly. A spray

bottle filled with water and apx. 1 tablespoon of the soap works

great. I also lightly spray the soil around the plant. Works for

indoor plants too. Keeps bugs away and kitty friends who might think

your garden soil or plant pots are litter boxes..LOL

Deanna

 

-- In , " greatyoga " <greatyoga

wrote:

>

> Sharon

> '

> Have you tried putting cayenne on your outdoor plants? You could

make

> up a solution using cayenne, dish soap so it will stick to plants

and

> water. Soap helps mixture stick to the plants and the squiirrels

will

> not like it either. Put mixture in watering can and sprinkle

plants.

> Squirrels do not like cayenne. You can mix cayenne with bird food

and

> the birds will eat it but squirrels will not. I have a suspicion

they

> do not like garlic also. Maybe Gary would know. I know if you use

> above formula with garlic, minced, then it will help keep insects

and

> fungus off plants.

>

> GB

>

> , Donnalilacflower

> <thelilacflower@> wrote:

> >

> >

> >

> > Sharon Frost <sharonisasillyrabbit@> wrote: Hey,

> > Thanks for the info. I just started some herbs, and the dill,

thyme,

> > basil and sage just started to sprout. I have to grow indoors,

since

> > we have an abundance of cottontails and squirrels here, and they

get

> > into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of having a south-

>

[Guest guest]

The soap mixture is great, also helps keep aphids and tomato

caterpillars (those icky green hungry ones) off your plants. I use

Dr.Bronner's but any gentle / natural soap will work. Coffee grounds

strewn around also help keep kitties from peeing in the punkin patch

and are good for the soil.

 

, " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k

wrote:

>

> -Good advise GB, I have used a soapy mixture to help keep those

pesky

> critters from eating my plants. However I use baby shampoo/bath

> hoping it has less chemicals and is more Earth friendly. A spray

> bottle filled with water and apx. 1 tablespoon of the soap works

> great. I also lightly spray the soil around the plant. Works for

> indoor plants too. Keeps bugs away and kitty friends who might think

> your garden soil or plant pots are litter boxes..LOL

> Deanna

>

[Guest guest]

Just a comment on bugs in the plants...years ago one of my neighbors who always

had beautiful plants, told me to wash my plants with a soapy solution of

Palmolive Green which would kill any current and not let any more get

comfortable for quite a while. It does work.

Luanne