Bay Leaves

[pct001wine]

I reckon bay leaves are some sort of NWO plot.  Are they really necessary ? Does the addition of one or two leaves in a massive pot of ragout or soup actually do anything ? (apart from helping the bay growers of the world)

Feel free to add your pointless ingredient to the list.

[*mrgrizz*]

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@i-need-a-martini wrote:

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@donnashuggy wrote:

I find it very difficult to grow coriander though, any tips?

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Coriander is a butch to grow. It tends to go to seed before you get a decent crop. I've only ever managed to get seedlings harvested.

This year i planted 8 crops at varying stages - just chucked seeds in a pile, then 2 weeks later chucked another bunch of seeds in another pile etc. So at least I managed to eat coriander (albeit baby leaves) all summer this way.

As an experiment I am not pulling the plants out this year in the faint hope that next season they magically appear everywhere in the garden where the wind has dropped the seeds. 

We'll see.

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yeh it sucks when your plants turn to seed

[crystal**flake]

I like it when they turn to seed, then you get heaps next time.  I have parsley growing where you wouldn't think it would LOL

[*crikey*mate*]

waxing might help that

[acacia_pycnantha]

Last year I found carrots growing in some parts of the garden, even in the cracks between the pavers. Escapees from the garden bed where we grew them. We also have wild parsley, but no "wild" basil so far.

We also have rosemary and thyme. . . not sure if we have the sage though.

[*crikey*mate*]

Better plant some if you're planning on going to Scarborough Fair, eh?

[acacia_pycnantha]

I've heard that's a bit far away. Can I get there by candle light?

[*crikey*mate*]

Do you know anybody called Carol, they might give you a ride.

Otherwise you may need to get there via a Candle in the Wind

[love*today]

Yeah I don't get bay leaves either.

[bluecat*dancing]

I have a bay tree growing in a pot.

[love*today]

How do you use the leaves Blue?

Admittedly I only used them for silverside but gave them up after not tasting any difference.