CARE

Arugula

Arugula is a heat sensitive plant that produces more growth if grown at 64 to 72°F (18 to 22°C).
You may start harvesting single leaves approximately 25 days after planting or harvest the whole plant after one month of growing—it is up to you.
Harvest the whole pod in 30 to 35 days—at this point it tastes best and has the highest nutritional value.
If your arugula starts to flower, you can use these edible little white flowers to garnish your dishes... But don't expect it to grow more edible leaves after that - the plant is done after flowering.

Romaine Letuice

Romaine lettuce is a heat sensitive plant that germinates faster and produces more growth if grown at 64 to 72°F (18 to 22°C). If the temperature is above 75°F (24°C) then germination is inhibited and the plants tend to bolt, causing the flavor to become bitter.
It is an annual plant and has the best nutritional value 30 to 35 days after the pod is planted. Start using lettuce leaves before it ages and loses its signature flavor.
We recommend harvesting the whole pod at once, 30 to 35 days after planting.
Alternatively, you may harvest gradually, starting at around 25 days by picking off the larger outer leaves first. Cut off single leaves gradually by moving towards the heart of the plant until the pod is a maximum of 40 days old.
Plants older than 40 days will not produce any more yield and there is no reason to transplant lettuce plants.

Green Sorrel

You may start harvesting single leaves approximately three weeks after planting. Alternatively, harvest the whole plant after one month of growing—it is up to you.
Harvest all your green sorrel plants before two months of age. At this point it has the best taste and the highest nutritional value.
Green sorrel can be used in any dish just as you would normally use spinach.

Thyme

Thyme grows in a unique "creeping" manner, appearing as a small ball of mess. Do not be alarmed, that is just the way it grows! The older it gets, the messier it grows.
You can start harvesting thyme approximately one month after planting. Gently trim off the tips of the plant leaving at least two pairs of true leaves to grow.
Thyme is great for drying and this way you can save it for later.

Dwarf Basil

Dwarf basil likes to be cut, even though it maintains its signature compact growth mode without trimming! Despite that, you can start trimming your plants approximately one month after planting. For a more thriving growth, pinching off the whole tip is better - it will grow two new shoots in a week!
Trimming your plant will also delay flowering and prevents the taste from becoming bitter. It is up to you—if you want to see basil's white flowers, donâ€™t cut your plant anymore. If you would like to keep harvesting the leaves, continue trimming.
Please note that basil is an annual plant. It does not last forever. If it has been over twelve weeks and the plant looks aged, it is time to replace the plant pod.

Marjoram

Marjoram grows in a rather unique, creeping manner, like a small ball of mess... But do not be alarmed—that is simply how it grows! The older it gets, the messier it grows.
Be sure to trim your marjoram for more growth approximately one month after planting. Use its leaves for cooking! Remember to leave at least two pairs of true leaves to grow whilst cutting.
If you prefer to see your marjoram in bloom, do not cut it back. Wait until you see its pale yet flattering tiny flowers. Please note that marjoram flowers are edible and perfect for garnish!

Coriander/Cilantro

Cilantro in meant to be grown for fresh leaves, not for seeds.
Cilantro may grow slowly and sideways at the beginning. Growth will soon accelerate and the plants will grow upwards again.
You can start harvesting single outer leaves approximately one month after planting—your plant will produce more from its growing point.
The whole plant pod should be harvested in approximately two months.

Parsley

Plain parsley is a bit slow at the beginning but once it gets going it will grow a lot of leaves fast.
You can gradually harvest single leaves one by one, starting from one month after planting. By doing this, a plant pod may last about ten weeks.
Alternatively, you can harvest the whole plain parsley pod at once whenever you like. It is usually fully grown in seven weeks.

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