I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them prior
to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
e.

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> In article >,
> says...
>> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
>> prior
>> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
>> e.

>
> Yes, for sure. Animals aside, there will always be some dust or grit
> that gets on the leaves, not to mention the occasional 6- or 8-legged
> critter.


That's what made me ask. I usually don't if I think they are clean. But as
I was preparing my last batch of basil oil a spider ran out of the
stalks..........e.

"elaine" > wrote in message
...
> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
> prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on
> them! e.

You bet! Wash 'em.

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...
> "Peter A" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
>>> prior
>>> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on
>>> them!
>>> e.
>
>>
>> Yes, for sure. Animals aside, there will always be some dust or grit
>> that gets on the leaves, not to mention the occasional 6- or 8-legged
>> critter.
>
>
> That's what made me ask. I usually don't if I think they are clean. But
> as I was preparing my last batch of basil oil a spider ran out of the
> stalks..........e.
>
Spiders are food. They eat big spiders someplace in South America. I saw
that on tv so you know it's true! <bg>
I wash my herbs that I grow myself, both for the dirt & grit and the
birds...
I think the intense heat is pretty much over so I've replanted cilantro,
parsleys, garlic, dill & turmeric. I never grew turmeric before, but the
ginger is doing well enough.
Edrena

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"elaine" > wrote:

> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them prior
> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
> e.

I live on a busy road and some of my herbs get a bit dusty, so yes I do
wash them!

There is no good reason (other than laziness) not to at least give them
a good rinse in a colander.
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"elaine" > wrote:

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> ...
> > In article >,
> > says...
> >> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
> >> prior
> >> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
> >> e.
>
> >
> > Yes, for sure. Animals aside, there will always be some dust or grit
> > that gets on the leaves, not to mention the occasional 6- or 8-legged
> > critter.
>
>
> That's what made me ask. I usually don't if I think they are clean. But as
> I was preparing my last batch of basil oil a spider ran out of the
> stalks..........e.

What's wrong with a little extra protein? <g>
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On Sep 16, 10:09?am, "elaine" > wrote:
> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them prior
> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
> e.

Growing basil, sage, rosemary, lavender, & 3 kinds of thyme right
now...wash 'em before cooking w/them? You bet. Remember the recent
spinach recall where the bacteria were traced to cow manure on another
property? I live in the country & garden organically, but that
doesn't mean my produce is safe to eat w/o a good rinse. You never
know what the wind brings into your garden. Better safe than sorry.

Nancy T

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> On Sep 16, 10:09?am, "elaine" > wrote:
>> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
>> prior
>> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
>> e.
>
> Growing basil, sage, rosemary, lavender, & 3 kinds of thyme right
> now...wash 'em before cooking w/them? You bet. Remember the recent
> spinach recall where the bacteria were traced to cow manure on another
> property? I live in the country & garden organically, but that
> doesn't mean my produce is safe to eat w/o a good rinse. You never
> know what the wind brings into your garden. Better safe than sorry.


I'm glad I asked........It wasn't out of laziness that I wasn't washing.
Just that they got soggy.... e.

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"elaine" > wrote:

> "ntantiques" > wrote in message
> ps.com...
> > On Sep 16, 10:09?am, "elaine" > wrote:
> >> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
> >> prior
> >> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
> >> e.
> >
> > Growing basil, sage, rosemary, lavender, & 3 kinds of thyme right
> > now...wash 'em before cooking w/them? You bet. Remember the recent
> > spinach recall where the bacteria were traced to cow manure on another
> > property? I live in the country & garden organically, but that
> > doesn't mean my produce is safe to eat w/o a good rinse. You never
> > know what the wind brings into your garden. Better safe than sorry.
>
>
> I'm glad I asked........It wasn't out of laziness that I wasn't washing.
> Just that they got soggy.... e.

Use a screen colander and drain them well.
If they are still too soggy for you, pat them dry with paper towels.
That is what I do. :-)
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> "Peter A" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
>>> prior
>>> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on
>>> them!
>>> e.
>
>>
>> Yes, for sure. Animals aside, there will always be some dust or grit
>> that gets on the leaves, not to mention the occasional 6- or 8-legged
>> critter.
>
>
> That's what made me ask. I usually don't if I think they are clean. But
> as I was preparing my last batch of basil oil a spider ran out of the
> stalks..........e.
>
Slightly OT, Elaine, but how do you make your basil oil?
When I see those fresh leaves sitting on the plant I can't contaminate them
with water. This noon I made Pizza Margharita on a stone on the gas grill,
w. fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil.
TIA

Kent

"elaine" > wrote in message
...
> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
> prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on
> them!

I wash them. I have had birds go on my veggies.

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. ..
>
> "elaine" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Peter A" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> In article >,
>>> says...
>>>> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
>>>> prior
>>>> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on
>>>> them!
>>>> e.
>>
>>>
>>> Yes, for sure. Animals aside, there will always be some dust or grit
>>> that gets on the leaves, not to mention the occasional 6- or 8-legged
>>> critter.
>>
>>
>> That's what made me ask. I usually don't if I think they are clean. But
>> as I was preparing my last batch of basil oil a spider ran out of the
>> stalks..........e.
>>
> Slightly OT, Elaine, but how do you make your basil oil?
> When I see those fresh leaves sitting on the plant I can't contaminate
> them with water. This noon I made Pizza Margharita on a stone on the gas
> grill, w. fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil.
> TIA
>
Basil oil.......2 cups basil & 1/4 cup of oil and some salt (optional).
Mixed it all in the cuisanart and froze. I maded four batches. Not an
awful lot in each batch though.

Your pizza sounds divine. Thick or thin crust? e.

On Sep 16, 3:08?pm, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >,
>
> "elaine" > wrote:
> > I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them prior
> > to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
> > e.
>
> I live on a busy road and some of my herbs get a bit dusty, so yes I do
> wash them!
>
> There is no good reason (other than laziness) not to at least give them
> a good rinse in a colander.

Stuff I grow myself mostly just needs a quick rinse to wash off any
soil but sometimes they will need a bit more handling to remove bird
poop. I wash the schmutz off outdoors with the garden hose, why bring
all the dirt indoors to mess up the kitchen sink and wash into the
sceptic system. Produce from the stupidmarket gets a more through
cleaning, those are usually grown with chemicals so I soak those in a
bowlful of water for a bit.

"elaine" > wrote in message
...
> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
prior
> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
> e.
>
>

I made the mistake of not rinsing some parsley once. Completely ruined the
whole dish, clams casino. The grit from the dirt was just impossible to
overlook. It was a huge waste of money and food. Always a good idea to
rinse things off before cooking with it.

Paul

On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:29:19 GMT, "Paul M. Cook"
> wrote:

> Completely ruined the
>whole dish, clams casino.

Dont' be blaming the parsley...are you sure is wasn't the clams?

"elaine" > wrote in message
...
> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
prior
> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
> e.
>
>

I do wash them but not with religious fervour. I know there is no poison
sprayed on them so washing is mainly to remove grit and manure, which is
fairly harmless but unattractive.

Why would animal pee prevent you from washing them? :-)

David

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...
> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
> prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on
> them! e.

I wash them -- what is that spittle foam? Where does that come from?
Dee Dee

"Omelet" > wrote in message
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>
> Use a screen colander and drain them well.
> If they are still too soggy for you, pat them dry with paper towels.
> That is what I do. :-)
> --
> Peace, Om

Too, I'm always careful not to crease basil when I dry the leaves, as that
tends to turn the crease black.
Dee Dee

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"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> "elaine" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
> > prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on
> > them! e.
>
> I wash them -- what is that spittle foam? Where does that come from?
> Dee Dee

Spittle bugs.

Seriously:

http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il...pittlebug.html

I get them occasionally on my rosemary, but they have never been a big
problem. I just ignore them as they've never done any significant harm,
and hose them off when I hand-water.
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"elaine" > wrote in message
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> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
> prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on
> them! e.
>
Yes, I wash them. .. particularly parsley. Parsley has so many little
hiding places for little tiny green bugs. I find it is easier on the
herbage and more thorough if I fill a bowl with cold water, submerge the
herbs for a couple of seconds and then swish vigorously and watch all the
tiny debris surface. To get them dry, I smack the bunch of herbs against
the side of the sink and then roll in a sheet of paper towel.
Janet

"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
>> "elaine" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
>> > prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee
>> > on
>> > them! e.
>>
>> I wash them -- what is that spittle foam? Where does that come from?
>> Dee Dee
>
> Spittle bugs.
>
> Seriously:
>
> http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il...pittlebug.html
>
> I get them occasionally on my rosemary, but they have never been a big
> problem. I just ignore them as they've never done any significant harm,
> and hose them off when I hand-water.
> --
> Peace, Om
>

Thanks for the link. I have loads on my basil. Since I have lots of basil,
these leaves get discarded.

It was 41º here at 5am; won't be long until they're gone; I picked a big pan
full, but they were hard and bitter. I think next year I want some with a
round leaf, not pointy. The rounder, more fragile leaf is what I keep
looking for, but DH keeps planting these pointy leaf ones, or maybe they
just turn out this way.
Any suggestions, anyone.
Dee Dee

"Ward Abbott" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:29:19 GMT, "Paul M. Cook"
> > wrote:
>
>> Completely ruined the
>>whole dish, clams casino.
>
> Dont' be blaming the parsley...are you sure is wasn't the clams?
>

Yes, quite sure. Every so often when I rinse off herbs and see the mud in
my sink I am reminded of those poor clams that gave their life for naught.

Paul

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"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> Thanks for the link. I have loads on my basil. Since I have lots of basil,
> these leaves get discarded.

I just wash the bugs off. <g>

>
> It was 41º here at 5am; won't be long until they're gone; I picked a big pan
> full, but they were hard and bitter. I think next year I want some with a
> round leaf, not pointy. The rounder, more fragile leaf is what I keep
> looking for, but DH keeps planting these pointy leaf ones, or maybe they
> just turn out this way.
> Any suggestions, anyone.
> Dee Dee

Might be the variety.
The most common is Sweet Basil. That one will have the round edged,
tender leaves.

If I can EVER get Lettuce Basil again, I will!
The leaves were huge and very tasty, but I've only ever found/grown it
once. ;-(

There are a number of Basil varieties.

Even if DH plants those, go look for others at the nurseries or try some
seed?
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> There are a number of Basil varieties.
>
> Even if DH plants those, go look for others at the nurseries or try some
> seed?
> --
> Peace, Om

The nursery where he has purchased his seeds has gone out of business at the
end of this summer. He bought his seeds from the guy's bulk bin, I guess you
would call it.

Next year, I'm going to "supervise" when he buys the seeds, I want to see a
picture on a packet!
Dee Dee

elaine wrote:
>
> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them prior
> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
> e.



I don't. I grow only oregano, basil, parsley and dill weed. They usually
go directly from the plant to the dish. My herb garden is beside my patio.
I can put something on the grill and reach over to pick some fresh herbs to
put on top of whatever is cooking.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> elaine wrote:
>>
>> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
>> prior
>> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!
>> e.
>
>
>
> I don't. I grow only oregano, basil, parsley and dill weed. They usually
> go directly from the plant to the dish. My herb garden is beside my
> patio.
> I can put something on the grill and reach over to pick some fresh herbs
> to
> put on top of whatever is cooking.

hahaha! The cats you can't be bothered to keep in where they are safe are
probably chewing them and peeing on them. There is justice in this world, it
just comes in strange ways. lol

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>
> "Omelet" > wrote in message
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>> In article >,
>> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>>
>>> "elaine" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>> > I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
>>> > prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee
>>> > on
>>> > them! e.
>>>
>>> I wash them -- what is that spittle foam? Where does that come from?
>>> Dee Dee
>>
>> Spittle bugs.
>>
>> Seriously:
>>
>> http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il...pittlebug.html
>>
>> I get them occasionally on my rosemary, but they have never been a big
>> problem. I just ignore them as they've never done any significant harm,
>> and hose them off when I hand-water.
>> --
>> Peace, Om
>>
>
> Thanks for the link. I have loads on my basil. Since I have lots of
> basil, these leaves get discarded.
>
> It was 41º here at 5am; won't be long until they're gone; I picked a big
> pan full, but they were hard and bitter. I think next year I want some
> with a round leaf, not pointy. The rounder, more fragile leaf is what I
> keep looking for, but DH keeps planting these pointy leaf ones, or maybe
> they just turn out this way.
> Any suggestions, anyone.
> Dee Dee
>
Get lettuce leaf basil. It's wonderful. You may have to grow from seed.
Janet

"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
snip
> If I can EVER get Lettuce Basil again, I will!
> The leaves were huge and very tasty, but I've only ever found/grown it
> once. ;-(
>
> There are a number of Basil varieties.
>
> Even if DH plants those, go look for others at the nurseries or try some
> seed?
> --
> Peace, Om
Oh, I agree. Lettuce leaf basil is the bee's knees. I love it. I've
always had to get seed to be able to have any. To get really easy
germination of the seeds (indoors or out) make sure the planting surface is
moist, scuff the surface, sprinkle the seeds sparingly and then cover
lightly with 'seed starting mix.' This mix is soil-less, and very light and
seeds just burst through to grow. I use this method with all my seed
plantings -- beans, corn, whatever. Otherwise the soil crusts and the poor
little things break their heads coming up through the crusty soil.
Janet

"Dee Dee" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
>> There are a number of Basil varieties.
>>
>> Even if DH plants those, go look for others at the nurseries or try some
>> seed?
>> --
>> Peace, Om
>
> The nursery where he has purchased his seeds has gone out of business at
> the end of this summer. He bought his seeds from the guy's bulk bin, I
> guess you would call it.
>
> Next year, I'm going to "supervise" when he buys the seeds, I want to see
> a picture on a packet!
> Dee Dee
Dee, order from a seed catalog, you get such good variety that way. If you
are looking for a wide variety of herb seeds, I recommend Nichol's Garden
Nursery out of Oregon.
Janet

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"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > There are a number of Basil varieties.
> >
> > Even if DH plants those, go look for others at the nurseries or try some
> > seed?
> > --
> > Peace, Om
>
> The nursery where he has purchased his seeds has gone out of business at the
> end of this summer. He bought his seeds from the guy's bulk bin, I guess you
> would call it.
>
> Next year, I'm going to "supervise" when he buys the seeds, I want to see a
> picture on a packet!
> Dee Dee

For the most common one, like the one sold in grocery stores, look for
"Sweet Basil". :-)
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"Janet B." > wrote:

> "Dee Dee" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
> > news
> >> In article >,
> >> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
> >>
> >>> "elaine" > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>> > I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
> >>> > prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee
> >>> > on
> >>> > them! e.
> >>>
> >>> I wash them -- what is that spittle foam? Where does that come from?
> >>> Dee Dee
> >>
> >> Spittle bugs.
> >>
> >> Seriously:
> >>
> >> http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il...pittlebug.html
> >>
> >> I get them occasionally on my rosemary, but they have never been a big
> >> problem. I just ignore them as they've never done any significant harm,
> >> and hose them off when I hand-water.
> >> --
> >> Peace, Om
> >>
> >
> > Thanks for the link. I have loads on my basil. Since I have lots of
> > basil, these leaves get discarded.
> >
> > It was 41º here at 5am; won't be long until they're gone; I picked a big
> > pan full, but they were hard and bitter. I think next year I want some
> > with a round leaf, not pointy. The rounder, more fragile leaf is what I
> > keep looking for, but DH keeps planting these pointy leaf ones, or maybe
> > they just turn out this way.
> > Any suggestions, anyone.
> > Dee Dee
> >
> Get lettuce leaf basil. It's wonderful. You may have to grow from seed.
> Janet

Seconded, but I've had trouble finding it! I've only grown it once, and
loved it.
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> > In article >,
> snip
> > If I can EVER get Lettuce Basil again, I will!
> > The leaves were huge and very tasty, but I've only ever found/grown it
> > once. ;-(
> >
> > There are a number of Basil varieties.
> >
> > Even if DH plants those, go look for others at the nurseries or try some
> > seed?
> > --
> > Peace, Om
> Oh, I agree. Lettuce leaf basil is the bee's knees. I love it. I've
> always had to get seed to be able to have any. To get really easy
> germination of the seeds (indoors or out) make sure the planting surface is
> moist, scuff the surface, sprinkle the seeds sparingly and then cover
> lightly with 'seed starting mix.' This mix is soil-less, and very light and
> seeds just burst through to grow. I use this method with all my seed
> plantings -- beans, corn, whatever. Otherwise the soil crusts and the poor
> little things break their heads coming up through the crusty soil.
> Janet

I'll have to try that. I LOVE basil and the Lettuce Leaf basil leaves
were large enough to cover an entire sandwich with a single leaf! I
loved to use it in place of lettuce and those big leaves were great.

As was their flavor...
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> In article >,
> "Janet B." > wrote:
>
>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> news
>> > In article >,
>> snip
>> > If I can EVER get Lettuce Basil again, I will!
>> > The leaves were huge and very tasty, but I've only ever found/grown it
>> > once. ;-(
>> >
>> > There are a number of Basil varieties.
>> >
>> > Even if DH plants those, go look for others at the nurseries or try
>> > some
>> > seed?
>> > --
>> > Peace, Om
>> Oh, I agree. Lettuce leaf basil is the bee's knees. I love it. I've
>> always had to get seed to be able to have any. To get really easy
>> germination of the seeds (indoors or out) make sure the planting surface
>> is
>> moist, scuff the surface, sprinkle the seeds sparingly and then cover
>> lightly with 'seed starting mix.' This mix is soil-less, and very light
>> and
>> seeds just burst through to grow. I use this method with all my seed
>> plantings -- beans, corn, whatever. Otherwise the soil crusts and the
>> poor
>> little things break their heads coming up through the crusty soil.
>> Janet
>
> I'll have to try that. I LOVE basil and the Lettuce Leaf basil leaves
> were large enough to cover an entire sandwich with a single leaf! I
> loved to use it in place of lettuce and those big leaves were great.
>
> As was their flavor...
> --
> Peace, Om
I forgot. . .don't water the seed starting mix that is on top unless you
really have to-- and then if indoors, spray if you can. The basil seeds are
tiny and it doesn't take much to pack too much stuff on top of the seeds.

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>> "Dee Dee" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >
>> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> > news >> >> In article >,
>> >> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> "elaine" > wrote in message
>> >>> ...
>> >>> > I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash
>> >>> > them
>> >>> > prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might
>> >>> > pee
>> >>> > on
>> >>> > them! e.
>> >>>
>> >>> I wash them -- what is that spittle foam? Where does that come from?
>> >>> Dee Dee
>> >>
>> >> Spittle bugs.
>> >>
>> >> Seriously:
>> >>
>> >> http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il...pittlebug.html
>> >>
>> >> I get them occasionally on my rosemary, but they have never been a big
>> >> problem. I just ignore them as they've never done any significant
>> >> harm,
>> >> and hose them off when I hand-water.
>> >> --
>> >> Peace, Om
>> >>
>> >
>> > Thanks for the link. I have loads on my basil. Since I have lots of
>> > basil, these leaves get discarded.
>> >
>> > It was 41º here at 5am; won't be long until they're gone; I picked a
>> > big
>> > pan full, but they were hard and bitter. I think next year I want some
>> > with a round leaf, not pointy. The rounder, more fragile leaf is what
>> > I
>> > keep looking for, but DH keeps planting these pointy leaf ones, or
>> > maybe
>> > they just turn out this way.
>> > Any suggestions, anyone.
>> > Dee Dee
>> >
>> Get lettuce leaf basil. It's wonderful. You may have to grow from seed.
>> Janet
>
> Seconded, but I've had trouble finding it! I've only grown it once, and
> loved it.
> --
> Peace, Om
Try Nichol's Garden Nursery-- http://www.nicholsgardennursery.com/

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
>
> For the most common one, like the one sold in grocery stores, look for
> "Sweet Basil". :-)
> --
> Peace, Om

That's what he plants; sweet basil. It doesn't look any different than the
sweet basil that we get at the local farmers' market. I'm convinced that it
must be how our climate affects them.

Dee Dee

"Janet B." > wrote in message
...
> Oh, I agree. Lettuce leaf basil is the bee's knees. I love it. I've
> always had to get seed to be able to have any. To get really easy
> germination of the seeds (indoors or out) make sure the planting surface
> is moist, scuff the surface, sprinkle the seeds sparingly and then cover
> lightly with 'seed starting mix.' This mix is soil-less, and very light
> and seeds just burst through to grow. I use this method with all my seed
> plantings -- beans, corn, whatever. Otherwise the soil crusts and the
> poor little things break their heads coming up through the crusty soil.
> Janet

I'll file this away, too.

Poor little things is right. I can tell you have a heart for your dear
plants.

DH said he covers with peat moss; he used to cover with peat moss and
vermiculite, but verm. is not available anymore.

Would you prefer your 'seed starting mix' to peat moss; if so, why?
If you care to reply :-)
Thanks.
Dee Dee

"Janet B." > wrote in message
...
> Get lettuce leaf basil. It's wonderful. You may have to grow from seed.
> Janet
Yes, you and Om have convinced me.
I want to use one as a lettuce leaf, too. It would encourage me to have a
sandwich, which I hardly ever do.

Dee Dee

cybercat wrote:
>
> > I don't. I grow only oregano, basil, parsley and dill weed. They usually
> > go directly from the plant to the dish. My herb garden is beside my
> > patio.
> > I can put something on the grill and reach over to pick some fresh herbs
> > to
> > put on top of whatever is cooking.
>
> hahaha! The cats you can't be bothered to keep in where they are safe are
> probably chewing them and peeing on them. There is justice in this world, it
> just comes in strange ways. lol

If there were justice in this world you would have been born brains. Then
again, maybe it is karma that saw you born so dumb as punishment for
something you did in a previous life. I don't worry about cats in my herb
garden because I don't have any cats.

elaine wrote:
> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them prior
> to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on them!


I have an excellent crop of parsley and basil this year. I give it a
quick rinse in the house. However, if I'm outside and feel like
munching on some parsley, I just eat it and don't give a thought to dirt.


Yesterday I was at a an outdoor music festival. I'd gotten a plate of
Thai food from a festival vendor. Standing, with the plastic plate
balanced in my left and a plastic fork in my right, I speared a
flowerette of broccoli. It slithered off before I could get it in my
mouth. I really like broccoli, and there wasn't much more on the plate.
(I got the combo plate with pad thai, stir fried rice, chicken and a
vegetable medley.) I stooped to pick up the broccoli. I hesitated for
a moment, looked at the grass, weeds and dirt it had fallen on,
considered, then popped it in my mouth. A man watching from the line
said "that's the way to do it." I'm alive to tell my tale.


--Lia

"Julia Altshuler" > wrote in message
. ..
> elaine wrote:
>> I'm curious to know if people here who grow their own herbs, wash them
>> prior to use. Assuming, of course there are no animals that might pee on
>> them!
>
>
> I have an excellent crop of parsley and basil this year. I give it a
> quick rinse in the house. However, if I'm outside and feel like munching
> on some parsley, I just eat it and don't give a thought to dirt.
>
>
> Yesterday I was at a an outdoor music festival. I'd gotten a plate of
> Thai food from a festival vendor. Standing, with the plastic plate
> balanced in my left and a plastic fork in my right, I speared a flowerette
> of broccoli. It slithered off before I could get it in my mouth. I
> really like broccoli, and there wasn't much more on the plate. (I got the
> combo plate with pad thai, stir fried rice, chicken and a vegetable
> medley.) I stooped to pick up the broccoli. I hesitated for a moment,
> looked at the grass, weeds and dirt it had fallen on, considered, then
> popped it in my mouth. A man watching from the line said "that's the way
> to do it." I'm alive to tell my tale.
>
>
> --Lia

That's funny. And although I don't (until now) wash my herbs, I doubt if I
would pick up stuff from the ground. Other people's germs - not MY grass
and all that stuff.

But I'm a great believer in building up immunity. e.