paleohunter's Plant List: Culinary Herb

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Dill (Anethum graveolens 'Bouquet')
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Direct sow late spring through summer, or sow when cucumbers are transplanted, to coincide maturity for pickling. Dill tends to bolt if transplanted, so it is best direct sown. Stagger the harvest by sowing every 2-3 weeks for a constant supply of fresh leaves.

Temperature for germination: 15-21°C (60-70°F).
DTG: 10-21 days.
Needs light to germinate. Sow 5mm (¼") deep. Thin the plants to 15cm (6″) apart.

Grow in moderately rich soil in full sun. Water and feed regularly, and stop any overhead watering once plants are 60cm (24″) tall to prevent issues with mildew forming on the leaves.

Harvest
Begin harvesting once plants reach 15cm (6″) tall. About 12 weeks after sprouting the seed heads begin to form. When the first seeds have turned brown, cut the whole head and hang it upside down for the drying seeds to fall out into trays or paper bags. Dill leaf loses most of its flavor when dried, so freeze it in ice cube trays filled with water for use all winter.

Companion Planting
Dill improves the health of cabbages and other Brassicas, and is a very good companion for corn, cucumbers, lettuce, and onions. Dill attracts ladybugs, lacewings, and the parasitoid wasps that feed on garden caterpillars. At the same time it repels aphids and spider mites. Avoid planting near carrots and tomatoes. - https://www.westcoastseeds.com...
March 27, 2021: Obtained plant
March 6, 2022: Obtained plant
March 25, 2023: Transplanted (HD)

Calendula in Michigan in November!

Calendula officinalis 'Kablouna'
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Beauty')
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https://www.edenbrothers.com/s... September 12, 2021: Seeds sown
September 15, 2021: Seeds germinated
October 19, 2021: Seeds sown
March 13, 2022: Transplanted
April 8, 2023: Seeds sown

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Cilantros (Coriandrum sativum)
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Maturity 30 days
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
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March 27, 2021: Obtained plant

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Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
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December 17, 2022: Cuttings took

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English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote')
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September 6, 2020: Cuttings took
September 6, 2020: Maintenance performed
May 19, 2021: Harvested

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
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Chocolate Mint (Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate')
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Culinary Herb November 21, 2020: Winterized

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Beebalm (Monarda Sugar Buzz™ Cherry Pops)
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Culinary Herb; Medicinal Herb October 26, 2020: Cuttings took

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Beebalm (Monarda didyma Balmy™ Rose)
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Culinary Herb; Medicinal Herb October 26, 2020: Miscellaneous Event (Divided)
October 26, 2020: Cuttings took

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Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
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Culinary Herb March 6, 2022: Obtained plant
March 25, 2023: Transplanted (HD)

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Thai Basil (Ocimum thyrsiflora 'Siam Queen')
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Culinary Herb March 6, 2022: Obtained plant
March 25, 2023: Transplanted (HD)

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Oreganos (Origanum vulgare)
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Culinary Herb; Medicinal Herb April 11, 2022: Obtained plant

Seeds WS'd, planted HOS.

Poppy (Papaver somniferum 'The Giant')
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Wintersow
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Wintersow in situ
Cultivated for culinary use and baking. Prized for the amount of seed produced by individual pods.
January 2, 2023: Seeds sown
May 18, 2023: Bloomed
January 6, 2024: Seeds sown

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Parsley (Petroselinum crispum 'Giant of Italy')
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Narrow leaf sage grown from seed, about 5 months after sowing

Culinary Sages (Salvia officinalis)
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March 25, 2023: Transplanted (HD)

Enormous!

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
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Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
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March 16, 2024: Seeds sown
March 29, 2024: Seeds germinated

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