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Caro07 
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Posted: 30 November 2010 at 7:45pm |
I have a question for you 
We're fairly new to this. So, when you are picking them do you pick the leaves off the stalk or should I pick the whole stalk? I guess what I am wondering is if new leaves will grow on an old stalk or whether the plant just grows a new stalk and leaves?
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frangipanigirl
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Posted: 30 November 2010 at 7:56pm |
you could maybe post this in the gardening section to get some answers!!! I will be watching for replys too!
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Posted: 30 November 2010 at 8:02pm |
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It dependson the herd. With mint or basil, I just grab leaves as I need them. With rosemary I pull off a twig.
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Posted: 30 November 2010 at 8:07pm |
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i do the same as hopes for my basil, just pluck leaves.
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Flutterby
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Posted: 30 November 2010 at 9:06pm |
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I pluck leaves for basil, mint and coriander and just grab a handful for anything else. Make sure that you pick off any flower heads that develop to help it last longer.
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Posted: 01 December 2010 at 9:04am |
It is dependant on the herb. Leaf ones you just take the leaves (basil, mint, coriander, oragano), chives you just cut the amount you need and with the stick like ones I take the sprig and cut it from that.
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Caro07
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Posted: 01 December 2010 at 2:19pm |
That all helps, thanks guys
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Posted: 01 December 2010 at 3:50pm |
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With parsley plants pull (don't cut) the leaves from the outside of the plant. They grow from the centre out.
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Posted: 01 December 2010 at 8:59pm |
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I just pluck leaves off my mint
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Anyone grow fresh herbs?
