Re: Florida question
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  • Subject: Re: Florida question
  • From: j* s* <i*@q.com>
  • Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:11:13 -0700
Thanks, Noreen. You jogged my memory. The bay [Laurel noblis or whatever] grows into a very attractive small tree; I expect it would make a good hedge. Well worth planting. Rootbeer plant [Hoja santa] is a good one, too, but grow it in a pot because it's worse than bamboo about trying to take over the world. Tilapia filets wrapped in its leaves and cooked on the barbie are outstanding. 


On Sep 19, 2010, at 6:38 AM, TeichFauna@aol.com wrote:
Not in Florida, but close to the same climate here. Not much of an herb grower either, other than for the butterflies, but have tried numerous other types of regular herbs without success....as Jim stated too humid and hot. 
Best results were seasonal growing as with  vegetables,  in spring and
fall. But Dill, Fennel, Mint, Mexican Tarragon do really well year round. Rosemary does well, but only in raised beds with very well drained soil here, due to our heavy rains.....but then we have gumbo clay soils. The thicker leaved Sages do well. Bay Laurel, and Black pepper (Piper nigrum) do very well. Off the beaten path herb types.....chaya and rootbeer plant do 
very well.
Have them google an Herb society, or Horticultural extension service in the area. Those websites usually have a listing of what does well in the 
area.

Noreen
zone 9
Texas Gulf Coast

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Inland Jim
Willamette Valley

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