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Nannarose Fri 24-Jul-20 15:49:01

I am no gardener, but I have always grown herbs.
Parsley plants last 2 years. I always have a few on the go, but make sure that I plant some every year (and yes, those cheap supermarket ones do often grow well).
About now, the older ones go 'off'. I harvest & freeze what I can (frozen parsley is fine in stuffing, and stalks go for stock) then chuck the remains in the compost.
Basil is temperamental, really suited to a warmer climate, I grow some in a pot to enjoy if it thrives, but it doesn't always.
But mint? Just get some more!

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Fennel Fri 24-Jul-20 15:42:48

Over a year ago I bought a small parsley plant from Tesco, planted it in the garden and it grew first rate. I've had loads of cuttings off it for kitchen use.
Now it has started to ''bolt' - go to seed. And patches fading off.
I'll keep using it but wonder what to do in the autumn.
If I cut it right back will it re-grow next spring or
should I leave the seeding shoots to spread?
I do love parsley and this plant seems to like where it lives.
I also planted a mint and a basil plant but they seem to have disappeared.

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