Comments on: Sorrel Leaves – My Organic Garden

By: Suburban Grandma

Suburban Grandma — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:13:02 +0000

Sorrel replenishes itself so easily, I just trimmed mine all the way down to about 2 inches from the ground. A week later, I already have new, 5 inch long leaves. I would suggest to just cut the damaged leaves off to make room for new ones.

By: Patsy Roy

Patsy Roy — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:34:12 +0000

My sorrel is developing grey and brown patches on the leaves, what can I use to help this delicious plant?

By: Suburban Grandma

Suburban Grandma — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:46:54 +0000

Sounds like I am bringing back some sweet memories of your grandfather. I remember you mentioned before that he was born in Poland, so it’s no surprise to me that he would include this herb in his garden and his diet. I’m pleased to know that you enjoyed the posts.

By: Suzy

Suzy — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:55:15 +0000

I remember my grandfather growing Sorrel, but I myself have not tried to grow it yet. I guess that will be one to add on to next year.
We have a specialty gardening center that has it there, but I have just passed it over. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and recipe!
Suzy

By: Suburban Grandma

Suburban Grandma — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:58:46 +0000

Some plants are easier to cultivate than others, and tomatoes could be tricky at times. Climate and soil have a lot to do with it as well. A wet summer, or overwatering, can cause the tomato skin to split. Blight can destroy your plant during a wet summer, turning the leaves brown, followed by black stems. By cleaning any debris of the plant will prevent damage. Also, you should not plant tomatoes in the same spot of your garden the following year. If your tomato problem does not sound like blight, then maybe it’s Blossom End Rot, which turns the bottom of the tomato fruit, brown and leathery, which is caused by calcium deficiency and moisture fluctuations. As a remedy for this, you would need to water regularly and apply calcium. I save egg shells, some coffee grinds, and vegetable peels, and work them into the garden soil. I hope your tomato plant improves. I was very happy to hear that you enjoy gardening!
I never use pesticides in my garden, so if I spot any insects I pick them off, or prepare a home-made cocktail for them, out or dish detergent, water, oil and hot sauce, and spray them with it. Also, planting Marigolds, Poppies, and Nasturtiums, around your garden, helps to attract insects that eat aphids and other pests.

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:24:54 +0000

What do you use in place of pesticides? I have a small herb garden, they are doing fine but my tomato plant is in bad shape…….i think with blight, not real sure.