Growing Culinary Herbs - Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme & Dill

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the cultivation of culinary herbs, specifically parsley, rosemary, thyme, and dill. Participants share personal experiences and insights regarding the compatibility of these herbs, their growing conditions, and general care tips.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions a gardener's advice about certain plants not getting along, questioning if this applies to the herbs in discussion.
  • Another participant asserts that while some plants do well together, rosemary requires a lot of sun and should be planted with care.
  • A participant notes that parsley is a biennial herb, suggesting it needs to be replanted after the first year.
  • One contributor shares their experience with rosemary, describing it as very tolerant to varying conditions, including extremes of sun and rain.
  • Another participant reflects on their culinary preferences and the importance of tomatoes in their Mediterranean diet, indicating a desire to grow them alongside herbs.
  • A participant recounts their experience with parsley bolting in the second year, emphasizing the need for replanting.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that certain herbs have specific growing requirements and that some plants may not thrive together. However, there is no consensus on the compatibility of the herbs listed, and the discussion remains exploratory with various personal experiences shared.

Contextual Notes

There are references to specific plant interactions and growing conditions, but no detailed scientific explanations or studies are provided. The discussion includes anecdotal evidence and personal gardening experiences, which may vary widely.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in home gardening, particularly those looking to grow culinary herbs or seeking advice on plant compatibility and care.

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After some unexpected success with some basil (Ocimum basilicum) plants I bought for ~ $1 in a supermarket and, with very little effort, raised to a remarkable extent on my kitchen window board I consider raising some more usual herbs this way - esp
  • parsley,
  • rosemary,
  • thyme¹,
  • and dill

I'm not sure if is rural legend only, but our gardener, who had grown up on a farm, once told my parents that certain plants do not get along well with each others (for whatever reason).

Is any similar wisdom "known" about the herbs listed above "not getting along" with each others.
Or - even worse - "mobbing" my precious basil?


¹No. No sage, this is not a Scarborough Fair tribute. :)
 
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It's true that some plants do well with others and some do terribly. For example, fennel is basically the death of every herb out there, but basil shouldn't be near rue, but should be near tomatoes. The herbs you listed should be fine together, but pay special attention to where you plant Rosemary, it needs a lot of sun.

*I may or may not have grown up on an avocado farm :)*
 
My wife is a big fan of fresh rosemary. You could kill that stuff with a blowtorch, I suppose, but it seems bulletproof. Too much sun, too much rain, not enough of either?... rosemary is quite tolerant.
 
@Evo: Thx for that link and info!

turbo said:
My wife is a big fan of fresh rosemary.
I can understand that; I cannot resist e.g. fried small potatoes spiced with rosemary (although I'm on quite a low-carb way).

MarneMath said:
but basil shouldn't be near rue, but should be near tomatoes.
I once actually tried to grow tomatoes, but it would be futile trying to satisfy our need by own production; we prefer Mediterranean cuisine, so we need tomatoes for the side dish at least very second day.
 
Solkar said:
@Evo: Thx for that link and info!
Quite welcome. The first time I planted it, the first year was amazing, then the second year it bolted and I wondered what I'd done wrong. Then I found out it has to be replanted. I didn't want you to go through that.