The reason thyme plants turn brown is because of fungal disease caused by excess moisture around the roots. Thyme is a Mediterranean herb that prefers somewhat dry conditions. Over watering and slow...
Category: Mediterranean Herbs
Slugs and snails are a problem for any vegetable grower but slugs are particularity problematic if you are growing herbs as they have a taste for basil plants. The best way to defend you basil...
Basil produces purple or white flowers during Summer, if it has not been pruned. Once basil has flowered the leaves and flowers are still edible but the taste is often milder or even bitter. Prevent...
Basil is a herbaceous plant that lacks a woody structure to support itself and therefore it relies on a constant supply of moisture in the soil and persistent transpiration for structural support...
Basil plants turn leggy because of the use of excessive amounts of fertilizer, not enough sunlight and a lack of regular pruning. Basil requires full sun, fertile soil and pruning once every two...
The most common reason for basil wilting is because of dry soil. Basil requires porous, moist soil and frequent watering in hot weather to prevent a wilting or drooping appearance. Small pots dry too...