gardening question -NORTH cYPRUS

schnib


Joined: 24/05/2008
Posts: 101

Message Posted:
28/08/2011 13:11

Hi,looking for advice on positioning a herb/ vegetable patch.Is it safe to locate it in close proximity to Oleander plants(approx. 1 meter)?Thank's in advance.

moxie


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 969

Message Posted:
28/08/2011 14:57

i think the oleander will grow quite big, which dosent need much water where as your herbs will, i think a shady spot may be better for the herbs, but im no expert just a keen gardener , i may be wrong ?

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
28/08/2011 16:42

Put Basil in pots by your back door,or on the patio.Best deyerent for mozzies.

Me?no bites this year....yet



Mike

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
28/08/2011 16:57

Wait til November if starting with seeds. A nice shady spot ( early sun and shade from house etc rest of day) where the plants wont be competeing with bushes which will take their water - herbs are best in ports - veg opk in garden! We've had basil in pots round the patio for 2 years now and still get bitten - maybe the wrong basil??

BizziLizzi


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 855

Message Posted:
28/08/2011 17:12

As message 2 said, Oleanders grow very bit, and they shed leaves. They are also VERY poisonous all parts so personally I wouldnt risk growing herbs and veg close to them. Also note you must not burn Oleander (particularly on barbecues) as the smoke is also poisonous.



I grow cherry tomatoes in large troughs in full sun, rosemary in troughs and garden - it can take sun and doesnt need too much water. Bay tree a pot in semi shade near front door for convenience.



I havent been very successful with other herbs. I would be glad of advice from anyone who has successfully grown the small English type curly leaved parsley.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
28/08/2011 17:15

And a gardening question from me:

Our tap water in Famagusta is rather salty. In these circumstances is it a mistake to use any fertiliser when it is not raining i.e. when fresh water is not available to wash down the salt?

ismet