There are always exceptions, for instance Rumex scutatus, Sorrel, will tolerate acid soils. Most herbs will tolerate a range of between 6.5 and 7.5 pH which is fairly neutral. Soil can vary from acidic (pH 3.5) Sphagnum moss peat to alkaline (pH 8.5) Fine loam.
Good plant growth is not only dependent on how much you feed the soil but it is also dependent on the structure of the soil.
The soil is the engine of your garden, so it is important to know its condition before you start planting. Tropical a plant that can only survive in a warm, damp climate that does not drop below 15☌ at night. Tree a woody plant that usually has a single stem. Sub-tropical a plant that can only survive in a warm, damp climate that does not drop below 10☌ at night. Sub-shrub a small, short, woody shrub, especially one that is woody only at the base. Shrub a woody stemmed plant that usually freely branches from the base. Partial Evergreen a plant that holds some leaves throughout the winter. Perennial a plant that lives for a number of seasons, most flower annually once established (See Jekka's Perennial Herbs). Monocarpic a plant that dies once it flowers it can live for a number of years before flowering. Herbaceous a plant that dies back into the ground in winter, becoming dormant, before reappearing in the spring. Evergreen a plant that has leaves all winter (See Jekka's Evergreen Herbs). Deciduous a plant that drops it leaves in winter.
Climber/Vine a plant that cannot grow without the support of other plants or structures. Biennial a plant that produces leaves in the first season and flowers in the second, then dies (See Jekka's Biennal Herbs). Annual a plant that lives for just one season (see Jekka's Annual Herbs). Please note, the compost in Jekka's Kits will have enough natural food for approximately 6 weeks.įor more information on growing herbs plants please see Jekkapedia, Jekka's blog or our FAQs page. Epsom salts : the horticultural equivalent of what you put in your bath that will top up the plant's magnesium and stop orange leaves.SB Invigorator: a safe and effective insecticide and fungicide to help control a wide range of pest species.Maxicrop liquid seaweed: ' Feed on Fridays' as Jekka always says for all round good plant health.If you think your herbs need a little more attention we always recommend an environmentally friendly solution, and these are Jekka's top three: These kits contain all you need to grow on your herbs. If you require pots or compost, we have developed Jekka's Herb Kits, which includes Jekka's "Grow On" Kit. Please see our indoor growing blog for more information. Although some herbs will be quite happy indoors, most prefer being outside. Our herbs are designed to be grown in containers or planted in the garden.
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For a hands-on herb experience, where you will learn how to grow herbs, check out our Master Classes. Together they form Jekka’s guide on how to grow herbs.
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There is also ‘ Jekka’ s Seasonal Tips’ series that covers growing and maintaining herbs in early spring, late spring, summerand autumn & winter. Please read Jekka's blog that contains her top steps to growing on your herbs. These are established and hardy herb plants that are grown following organic principals and to survive the UK climate. At Jekka’s we sell herbs in 1 Ltr and 2 Ltr pots.
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