most herbs can be started just about anytime indoors. I have a single pane window that I grow mine in front of and it hasn't bothered them yet. Although from what I've read I really should have them back from the windows a bit to avoid that draft. My main problem is keeping it humid enough and not killing them with damp off or however that's written. I've done forgot.

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This year we got some snow very early but none on or around christmas. We had the cold but it was dry. Then when it would warm up we would get the percipitation in rain lol. Christmas day is was 50 degrees here if you can believe it. I've got hollyhocks that are trying very hard to sprout new leaves. I keep telling them not yet but their not listening and I can't say I blame them.

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Good luck. I'm getting ready to plant some of my par-cel. It's a parsley/celery hybred(sp). It's only suppose to need a 6 inch pot at maturity so I figure if it matures early I still have space for it lol.

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Okay I finally open the Chia Herb Garden box and started some herbs...

I think the Chia set up is cool and EASY for amateurs such as myself.

The dirt was like big pieces of sponge...kinda weird..

The kit had 4 cute little clay pots with saucers..dirt shaped like the pot 6 packets of seeds, little plastic pot labels..(this I thought was a nice attention to detail) and instructions..

Hummm can't wait to see how I did...

I haven't read that far into the directions...hummmm "directions I don't need no stinkin' directions"...<<smile>>

I'll Post pictures when and if they start growing...I had the boxes in a kitchen cabinet for a year...I hope the seeds are still ok...The little terra cotta pots are SOOOOO CUTE.

I am happy that your herbs sprouted, but that mold will proable kill the plants...The mold is caused from too much moisture (watering too much). This is my suggestion if its not to late: Get some potting soil and transplant the little sprouts without the dirt they are in, and some of the plants may make it...But don't over water!!!!

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Yes you are right the ziplock bags did cause the problem...I use ziplock bags when starting seeds also, but you need to open the bag if moisture builds up inside...Too much moisture then causes the mold, I have had this happen a couple of times and I just toss bag soil and all and start over, unless it is some rare seed and then I try to save the seedlings, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

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Well what happened..Did your plants make it or are you starting over???? Don't give up!

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Don't give up...This how we learn from trial and error.

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All of those should be easy to grow except the Rosemary...You might be better off to just purchase a small plant in the spring. I have never been able to get Rosemary growing from seed. The Oregano, Sage, & Marjoram are all easy to grow from seed. What no Basil???? LOL everyone seems to be growing Basil here, I grow the bush Basil, but don't use Basil, I just put some bush basil in a pot and set it somewhere close the door so that every time I go in or out I can stop and brush the plant with my hands for the scent...I love the scent of Basil!!! I renews the soul in my opinion, anyway it is very refreshing.

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Hi oui, well on another posts you recommended the av's and the chia herb garden both. (See, guys I am listening) I just set up the herb garden today. Mine is a little dif from your the use 6 types, white plactic pots, just soil and plant food goes in with it. They also provided lapels that are so cute! I bought mine off ebay so I hope I don't have 90 year old seeds. I put clear 9oz solo cups that I bought for the av's and put them on top the fit like they were made for it! It even looks good "on top of my fig" like recomeended. I would take a picture if I wasn't such a big loser with out a digital! Well let us see how your guys are doing...

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Kitten in Life , Tiger in Love

Hello flowernewbie, I was also listening to comfrey and Oui because I started an herb garden two weeks ago. I got shy jumping in in the conversation because all four pots of mine did not even sprout. I know I followed all the instructions. I don't know what I did wrong. I am starting to think it was the age of the seeds because I bought mine on ebay and did not ask the question before bidding. What is the purity test date on yours? I hope you are luckier than me. Keep us posted please.... A.

Oui is no longer with us..so we won't hear the outcome of her herbs...but please be sure to take over the thread and keep us posted how yours are doing.

Christina

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maybe that question was inappropriate you don't have to answer...

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Kitten in Life , Tiger in Love

Comfrey, thanks for your input. Aside from the shelflife of the seeds, maybe the temperature of the top of my fridge was also a factor, like you said. For some reason, it is not warm on top of my fridge. I am still thinking where to put it next time. Yes I am not giving up, thanks for the encouragement. I have a new batch of seeds coming. This time, I made sure they're fresh before I placed my bid on ebay.
Flowernewbie, the purity test date is found on the box, I was told. I threw mine away after I set them up so I do not know the date of my seeds that failed to sprout. How are your babies doing by the way? Have they sprouted yet? A

my seeds have sprouted a little! 3 opf them anyway. I usaully keep my house pretty cold cause of the gas bill, but my dad was here for the weekend and turned my house into a furnace. In less then a week they have srpouted!

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Kitten in Life , Tiger in Love

yea, just looked at my coleus and it's sprouted to !!! My aunt started hers before me and has been doing plants for a long time and hers hasn't even sprouted at all yet! I called her today to brag

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Kitten in Life , Tiger in Love

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Originally posted by FlowerNewbie:
yea, just looked at my coleus and it's sprouted to !!! My aunt started hers before me and has been doing plants for a long time and hers hasn't even sprouted at all yet! I called her today to brag

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That is so cool

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Flowernewbie, maybe your auntie and I should meet up for drinks so we could exchange notes on what we did wrong. Looking forward to see the pics of your baby herbs. A.

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I need to move to somewhere where it's perfect all the time like cali

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Can I join you?

Can't wait for your pics!! Isn't it exciting? Every year when I start seeds and see the first sprout, it's always just as exciting!

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If you can remove the seedlings to new dirt, removing as much of the old dirt as possible...Yes they may die, but you might be able to save a few. Too much moisture...The cause of death of most seedlings and small starter plants.

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Is the container somewheres' where light
or sunlight gets on it???

sunlight and heat can build up moisture in a
container..
and moist dirt can retain it and/or refuel it
with more moisture..

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/

What's the temp's of your room it's in???

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/

How about a lamp near the plants or place the plants under a lamp...the heat and light will help some.

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