Something Herby - 4 Packets of Seeds: Basil, Chives, Parsley & Rainbow Chard

Awesome Foursome Seed Pack

A pack containing 4 packets of seeds - perfect for growing hydroponically in your Garden Gizmo (or in pots or in the garden).

Includes Free Standard Shipping

Contains:

Sweet Basil

Sowing Depth  : 2mm

Germination     : 5-10 days @ 18 - 35°C

Plant Height     : 50cm

Plant Spacing   : 30cm

How to Sow & Grow Basil Seeds

Basil is a warm season crop however it can be grown indoors all year round in a Garden Gizmo.

Basil seeds do not require any treatment (eg soaking, stratification) before sowing.

Basil seeds can be sown directly into the Garden Gizmo.

To give plants room to grow, thin seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Pull out any weak or small seedlings.

Harvest leaves by pinching off the outer leaves, leaving some on the plant for future growth. Store leaves short term in a perforated plastic bag in the fridge. For longer term storage, leaves can be frozen whole or chopped and frozen in ice cubes.

Chives

Perennial growing to 25cm. Grows in slowly spreading clumps. Plant has green, hollow, tubular leaves that have a mild onion flavour; used as a garnish, in sauces, dips, stews, casseroles, salads and soups. Can be grown hydroponically or in containers.

Sowing Depth  : 5mm

Germination     : 7-14 days @ 18 - 21°C

Plant Height     : 25cm

Plant Spacing   : 15cm

 

How to Sow & Grow Chive Seeds

Avoid planting in extremely hot or cold weather which can affect germination and growth.

Chive seeds do not require any treatment (eg soaking, stratification) before sowing.

Tip: Chive seeds are quite small. Handle them carefully to avoid them blowing away or being washed away. Use tweezers to help space them evenly. Press lightly into the surface after sowing so that the seeds make good contact with the soil. Take extra care to make sure seeds and seedlings don’t dry out.

To give plants room to grow, thin seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Pull out any weak or small seedlings

Tip: To prolong the life of the plant, remove flower stalks as soon as they appear.

Harvest leaves by cutting off the outer ones at the base, leaving some on the plant for future growth. For short term storage, chives can be wrapped in a damp paper towel and placed in a perforated plastic bag in the fridge.

Italian Parsley

 

How to Sow & Grow Parsley Seeds

Parsley seeds do not require any treatment (eg soaking, stratification) before sowing.

Parsley seeds can be planted directly into your Garden Gizmo.

To give plants room to grow, thin seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Pull out any weak or small seedlings so plants. You will want 1 mature lettuce plant per grow pod.

Harvest leaves by pinching off the outer leaves, leaving some on the plant for future growth. Eat leaves as soon as possible after harvesting. Store leaves short term in a perforated plastic bag in the fridge. 

Silverbeet - Rainbow Chard

 

How to Sow & Grow Silverbeet Seeds

Parsley seeds can be planted directly into your Garden Gizmo.

Optional: SIlverbeet seeds do not require any treatment before sowing, but soaking seeds overnight in room temperature water prior to sowing may result in improved or more uniform germination.

Harvest leaves by cutting off the outer ones at the base, leaving some on the plant for future growth. Eat silverbeet leaves as soon as possible after harvesting. Store leaves short term in a perforated plastic bag in the fridge. For long term storage silverbeet can be blanched then frozen.