"HerbTransplanting" news and stories

It was exactly two weeks ago that I urged you herb-growing Slashfoodies to bring the greens in for the winter. What I didn't share was how much I cheated when I did it myself. On some fronts I was lucky, but on others, I've learned just how easy it is to bring herbs inside.

I brought in from my balcony: rosemary, chives, parsley, and mint -- each fairly sparse after fall harvesting. Since each pot had some bugs buried in the soil, I mangled the root system of each plant, cutting at least half the roots off, before shaking and rinsing the plant, and then re-potting in the same pots with new soil. I didn't give them an in-between hiding place for temperature changes and any missed bugs since I don't actually have one, so I just brought each pot in and hoped for the best.

About 6-7 days later, a new forest of mint stems sprung overnight and in two weeks, have completely exploded, like you see to the right. The mint, which used to be about 2-3 inches tall is now almost a foot. The parsley and chives have doubled, and the rosemary is as-is, since I gave it a little too much water when re-planting. It's so easy. Do it!

And one last thing before I shut up about herb transporting: These herbs did this in my fairly dark apartment with only minimal sun and warmth. Imagine what they could do in better conditions!