According to the packages of my basil and parsley seeds, I should be seeing seed germination right about now. It seems the seeds may have missed the memo. I've dutifully watered them, kept them in a warm windowsill full of sunshine, and talked to them while I washed dishes. They refuse to emerge.
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| Wretched, stubborn seeds! |
I recently read an article which suggested I place the containers in a plastic bag that will act like a greenhouse. I will give them another day or two before progressing to this. Then it's time to play dirty. I need herbs.
On the bright side, the basil I bought last week is still alive. It's the
North Shore Greenhouse Living Herbs variety that's commonly available at grocery stores. The plant is sold with root ball intact; I transplanted it to a large pot full of organic potting mix and have been watering it daily. It looks a bit sparse since I used some the leaves in a recipe earlier this week. I hope it continues to live- the company's website doesn't seem particularly optimistic about replanting it.
Statements like "You may certainly try to replant the herbs; just make sure to leave a few leaves on the plant to keep it alive," and "Some of our Herb varieties will be more successful than others," aren't very encouraging. Fingers crossed.
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| grow little basil, grow! |
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