My Organic Herbs - Basil, Sage & Mint

BASIL

I've been growing Basils since January, 2011. I first started off with Thai Basil since their seeds were the only ones I could find. I grow them in pure Vermicompost until they reach 1 month old, then i transfer them into larger pots of mixed vermicompost, compost & animal manure. The compost is from the left over leaves of vegetables I grow or cook, and the animal manure I purchase from the market (about php60 a sack).

Below, is a picture of the very first thai basil that i grew. Right now, they are 5 months old. I refer to them as the "Mother Plant" since i take all my cuttings for propagation from them.

5month Thai Basil growing in my hydroponic system

I started growing Sweet Basil in mid March. It took my a while to find the seeds for these. I had to get them shipped from Manila, but it all worked out. I got a good bunch that sprouts after 1-2 days in cotton before I put them in the vermi compost cups. So far, they're excellent! I take cuttings from then every 2 weeks and make replicas which eventually root within 5 days. I'd have to say that sweet basil is my favorite of all my herbs.

I'm absolutely amazed at hoe big their leaves can grow!

3 month old Sweet Basil

I also grow several other types of Basil such as Purple Basil & Dwarf Basil. I have to say that they are my favorite to propagate. They root so easily without any effort really. They're shorter and smaller than the Thai and Sweet basil, but they sure do make the garden pretty.

Dwarf Basil

Purple Basil

Purple Basil

Purple Basil (top), Dwarf Basil (bottom) 

Aside from my lovable basil, I also grow Sage, Dill, Mint, Tomatoes, Peppers and Tarragon.

3 month old Sage

3 month old Sage

15 day old Green pepper sprouts awaiting transplant

Propagated Aqua & Java Mint

Aqua Mint - gotta make sure they're in pots!

15 day old tomato plant 

And that ends my introduction of the plants I grow. I do sell these plants, the prices are below:

Basil Plants (sweet, purple, dwarf & Thai):

- below 1 month : php25

- 1 month : php40

- 2 month : php50

- 3 month : php80

- 4 months above: php100-150

Sage: php 80

Mint (java & aqua):

-propagated (small-medium): php40

-In pots (large): php80

Dill: 

-Medium: php50

-Large: php100

Tarragon:

-Medium: php50

-Large: php100

It's really hard to find Fresh potted herbs in Cebu. They usually sell the herbs in the supermarkets, but they're either withered or not as flavorful anymore. There are some malls that do sell the herbs, but my gosh! You will faint from their prices.

So fellow Cebuanos, If you're ever in need for cheap, fresh potted herbs in Cebu, message me at my website: http://facebook.com/The.Hydro.Garden