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| Review | Rating | Last Updated | Looking Forward to the New Kits
I have to agree with previous reviewwers comments about the selection of herbs in this kit. I would have preferred parsley, thyme and rosemary to some of the herbs in the kit. Two types of basil is just overkill when there is a separate basil kit.
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<br />With that said, the green basil grows really fast. It was ready to harvest within three weeks. The chives are the most delicate -- they dislodge and curl back into the sponge. My biggest disappointment was the cilantro -- mine never sprouted. I called the company and they are shipping me a replacement soon. Apparently, ther have been a lot of issues with the cilantro, but they've been resolved.
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<br />I can't wait for the new herb varieties to arrive in September. I will be experimenting by mixing herbs from the various kits to get the combination I want.
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<br />If you've ever tried to grow herbs indoors and not been happy with the results, this is the product for you. It's very easy to take care of and the instructions are detailed and easy to understand. No dirt, no bugs and no chance of overwatering -- this is a great product. | 3 | 736 days ago | Tasty herbs, but why these?
Well, this is the kit I tried first, and the back row of plants & center front are doing the best. Both basils shoot right out of their pods. The Dill and Cilantro are growing tall, and there is lots of mint, but it is tiny. The chives are looped back into the sponge & have yet to try to stand up straight, and the Oregano is sprouting within the sponge, but has yet to come out of hiding. And this is at the beginning of week 2. I believe I could probably harvest a little basil at the end of week 3.
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<br />The big question is, where is the Parsley? People have suggested they substitute Parsley for Oregano. I'd rather they replace the Red Rubin basil. I have recipes with oregano, but none specifically calling for purple basil. However, I never tasted the stuff, so I may change my mind once I do. Hopefully they included it becase of taste and not for looks.
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<br />This is an easy, low maintenence kit. You only have to refil the water bowl when the water gets low & add 2 nutrient tablets every 2 weeks. It comes with 2 starter nutrients, 2 sprouting nutrients & 12 regular nutrient tablets They ask you to place the pods in the order they came in the box. Possibly because of slightly variable light levels. The light is on 17 hours and it only waters when the light is on for this setting.
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<br />Parsley will be part of both the Italian & French herb kits that will be available in September. | 4 | 736 days ago |
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