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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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 Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:30 pm Post subject: Any Herb Growers Out There? |
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I unexpectedly ended up with a bag of shredded coconut for potting soil. The sage, marjoram and oregano seem to be happy about it. So far, the thyme, basil and chives haven't responded. Is there something I can do about this? Is the coconut stuff just not good for those? (I've already added fertilizer.)
There is also some fuzzy stuff growing on the top of a few pots. I am guessing it's from too much water. Is it caused by something else?
(The snow peas are the happiest of all. They are growing like gangbusters.) |
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Moldy Rutabaga
Joined: 01 Jul 2003
Location: Ansan, Korea
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Well, this was a disappointing thread. 
Ken:> |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:38 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, I thought Ya-ta Boy had BC bud in mind. |
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Gwangjuboy
Joined: 08 Jul 2003
Location: England
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:56 am Post subject: |
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Some people were getting excited. |
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desultude
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: Dangling my toes in the Persian Gulf
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:59 am Post subject: |
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Okay, I'll bite.
I don't know anything about using just shredded coconut for potting soil- I would imagine that it would soak up and hold water, and yes, that white fuzzy stuff is probably mildew caused by exactly that- poor drainage and too much water retention.
My basil, chives, oregano, lemongrass, sage, cilantro, thyme, mint, lemongrass and lavender all seem to love the Japanese potting soil I got at Home Plus, mixed 50/50 with the regular potting soil I bought at Costco. I also have been using some potting soil put together by a local pot and plant street vendor.
Plants really detest having their roots overly wet, especially as the weather cools. It is best to let them dry out a lot between waterings. |
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JongnoGuru
Joined: 25 May 2004
Location: peeing on your doorstep
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:07 am Post subject: |
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| I can't believe this. Is Derrek on holiday or what? |
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uberscheisse
Joined: 02 Dec 2003
Location: japan is better than korea.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:28 am Post subject: |
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once again, i don't understand why herbs in general aren't grown in a more widespread capacity.
1. cops are generally indifferent and wouldn't know it if they saw it.
2. the climate is perfect.
but hey, i'm sure it's great for oregano here too. i have my doubts as to whether many korean cops would know what that was either. |
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Canucksaram
Joined: 29 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:21 am Post subject: |
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| I can't believe this. Is Derrek on holiday or what? |
No, JongnoGuru, Derrek's not on holiday. He was banned for some pissant reason or other, at the behest of a flaky mod.
There was a time when the modding on this site was mostly free from blatant discrimination and pettiness, but that time has passed, re: Derrek's ban and Waterbaby's recent short-lived ban.
And that's why so many of us that belong to the "expat in korea" community have gone elsewhere to freely share information and participate in a freer online community. |
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uberscheisse
Joined: 02 Dec 2003
Location: japan is better than korea.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:27 am Post subject: |
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| Canucksaram wrote: |
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| I can't believe this. Is Derrek on holiday or what? |
No, JongnoGuru, Derrek's not on holiday. He was banned for some pissant reason or other, at the behest of a flaky mod.
There was a time when the modding on this site was mostly free from blatant discrimination and pettiness, but that time has passed, re: Derrek's ban and Waterbaby's recent short-lived ban.
And that's why so many of us that belong to the "expat in korea" community have gone elsewhere to freely share information and participate in a freer online community. |
5...4...3...2... |
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JongnoGuru
Joined: 25 May 2004
Location: peeing on your doorstep
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:23 am Post subject: |
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| uberscheisse wrote: |
| Canucksaram wrote: |
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| I can't believe this. Is Derrek on holiday or what? |
No, JongnoGuru, Derrek's not on holiday. He was banned for some pissant reason or other, at the behest of a flaky mod.
There was a time when the modding on this site was mostly free from blatant discrimination and pettiness, but that time has passed, re: Derrek's ban and Waterbaby's recent short-lived ban.
And that's why so many of us that belong to the "expat in korea" community have gone elsewhere to freely share information and participate in a freer online community. |
5...4...3...2... |
Ha! Read it in time!
Damn though, banned was he? That's a pity. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry to disappoint so many good folks.
I may have jumped the gun on worries. The basil popped thru this morning, which is a big relief. Need that stuff for tomato soup and all the pasta sauces.
Time will tell on the thyme and chives. Maybe replant over Chusok under a grow light. |
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skinhead
Joined: 11 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Canucksaram wrote: |
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| I can't believe this. Is Derrek on holiday or what? |
No, JongnoGuru, Derrek's not on holiday. He was banned for some pissant reason or other, at the behest of a flaky mod.
There was a time when the modding on this site was mostly free from blatant discrimination and pettiness, but that time has passed, re: Derrek's ban and Waterbaby's recent short-lived ban.
And that's why so many of us that belong to the "expat in korea" community have gone elsewhere . |
hahaha ~ the former eslcafe fascisti are over there now. have fun
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keep dreamin. hahahaha |
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desultude
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: Dangling my toes in the Persian Gulf
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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| skinhead wrote: |
| Canucksaram wrote: |
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| I can't believe this. Is Derrek on holiday or what? |
No, JongnoGuru, Derrek's not on holiday. He was banned for some pissant reason or other, at the behest of a flaky mod.
There was a time when the modding on this site was mostly free from blatant discrimination and pettiness, but that time has passed, re: Derrek's ban and Waterbaby's recent short-lived ban.
And that's why so many of us that belong to the "expat in korea" community have gone elsewhere . |
hahaha ~ the former eslcafe fascisti are over there now. have fun
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keep dreamin. hahahaha |
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