Alright, let’s gab about them herbs and how they’re fussy ‘bout the weather, just like us old folks with our achin’ bones. You plant ‘em, and you hope they grow, but it ain’t always that simple, ya know?
Some herbs, they’re tough as nails. Like that parsley stuff. You can stick it in the ground, and it’ll pretty much grow wherever, hot or cold. Parsley is tough, I tell ya. It don’t care much. Then there’s that chive stuff, thyme, and oregano too. They can handle a bit of a chill, they say. Cold-hardy, they call it. Sounds fancy, but it just means they don’t die off on ya the first time it gets a little frosty.
But then you got them finicky ones. Basil, oh that basil. It’s like a spoiled child. Too cold, and it’ll just keel over. They say it can’t handle nothin’ below 50 degrees. Fifty! That ain’t even cold. You gotta keep it warm, like 65 or 70 during the day, and maybe 55 or 60 at night. Basil needs warmth, just like me. I can’t stand the cold neither.
Now, they talk about all sorts of temperatures, like “base temperature” and all that. Don’t ask me what it means. All I know is, if it gets too hot or too cold, the herbs ain’t gonna be happy. And if they ain’t happy, they ain’t gonna grow. And if they ain’t gonna grow, what’s the point? It’s all common sense, really, if you think about it.
So, what do you do? Well, you gotta pay attention. Watch the weather, that’s what. If it’s gonna get real cold all of a sudden, you better do somethin’ about it. I heard some folks say they cut their herbs and dry ‘em when they know a cold snap is comin’. That way, at least you don’t lose everything. Makes sense to me. Gotta save what you can, that’s what I always say. Waste not, want not.
- Sunlight and Water: Herbs need sun, lots of it. Six hours or more, they say. And water, but not too much. Don’t drown ‘em, that’s for sure. Once or twice a week is usually enough, unless it’s real hot and dry. Just make sure the dirt ain’t bone dry, and definitely don’t overwater ’em. It’s like goldilocks, not too much and not too little.
- Good Drainage: That’s important too. Herbs don’t like to sit in water. Their roots will rot, and then you got nothin’. So make sure the water can drain out good. Plant them in good dirt, not that hard clay stuff.
- Temperature Swings: Big changes in temperature, that’s what really gets them. You gotta be careful about that. If you can, keep ‘em inside when it’s real cold or real hot. Or at least cover ‘em up or something. Protect them delicate little plants.
So, there you have it. Herbs and their temperatures. It’s not rocket science, but you gotta pay attention. Keep ‘em warm, give ‘em sun, and don’t drown ’em. And maybe say a little prayer or two. That never hurt nobody.
It all boils down to watchin’ the weather and usin’ your head. Just like with anything else in life, I reckon. You take care of them herbs, and they’ll take care of you. You’ll have fresh herbs all summer long, for your cookin’ and whatnot.
And if you don’t, well, you can always go to the store and buy some. But it ain’t the same, is it? Growin’ your own, that’s somethin’ special.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go check on my own herbs. Gotta make sure them little rascals ain’t freezin’ their leaves off.
Tags: [Temperature Tolerance, Herbs, Gardening, Cold-Hardy, Basil, Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, Chives, Sunlight, Watering, Drainage]
