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First time gardener with new raised planter

11 years ago

hi guys! New to to forum and also new to gardening. We build a raised planter box and have some Rosemary, Cilantro, Italian Parsley, Basil, and Thyme growing. One of the batches of parsley didn't do too well and actually had the leaves turn brown. I even noticed that some of the Rosemary tips were looking burnt too. Am I giving them too much sunlight? They get about 5-6 hours of direct sunlight.

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Sans2014
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Welcome to the forum. Did you place the plants directly into 5-6 hour sunlight or acclimate them to it? What kind of soil are you using? How is the drainage? Really need more details to even begin to guess.
John Kay
11 years ago
Rosemary should thrive in warm, dry temps. I would also inquire about the drainage, and how often are you watering?
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11 years ago
Hi rodvictoria,

Planting herbs can be a little tricky! Herbs and spices grow best in warmth and direct sunlight. Try keeping your pot on the window sill in your kitchen or a similarly sunny space for convenience and results. But take a look at our Fix Herb Pots! They might help!!! :)

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