Comments on: Epazote http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/epazote/ Featuring Vegetable Gardening Tips, Organic Growing Techniques, and Unique Plants for the Backyard Gardener Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:11:01 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Eloise Lukas http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/epazote/#comment-109950 Eloise Lukas Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:45:18 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/2005/10/25/epazote/#comment-109950 I have AeroGardens and epazote is one of the plants in the Southwest Herb variety. Mine has done well and I use it in my chilis and bean dishes. Mine is "seeding" right now and I am trying to save the seeds to grow outside next spring, or at least in pots. I am told it can be quite invasive in outdoor gardens, but we have so little garden space that I don't think I will even try it except in pots. I fell for this herb while greatly enjoying a Mexican chicken soup in an ethnic restaurant, and I asked what it was. Locally, I can buy the herb only in ethnic Mexican markets, so I have really enjoyed my fresh hydroponic garden variety. I have AeroGardens and epazote is one of the plants in the Southwest Herb variety. Mine has done well and I use it in my chilis and bean dishes. Mine is “seeding” right now and I am trying to save the seeds to grow outside next spring, or at least in pots. I am told it can be quite invasive in outdoor gardens, but we have so little garden space that I don’t think I will even try it except in pots. I fell for this herb while greatly enjoying a Mexican chicken soup in an ethnic restaurant, and I asked what it was. Locally, I can buy the herb only in ethnic Mexican markets, so I have really enjoyed my fresh hydroponic garden variety.

]]> By: Kristin http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/epazote/#comment-92577 Kristin Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:45:58 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/2005/10/25/epazote/#comment-92577 If you live in Houston, TX, I purchased Epazote at Arbor Gate nursery off of 2920 in Tomball, TX. If you live in Houston, TX, I purchased Epazote at Arbor Gate nursery off of 2920 in Tomball, TX.

]]> By: Corsair http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/epazote/#comment-14545 Corsair Fri, 25 May 2007 14:40:07 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/2005/10/25/epazote/#comment-14545 Margot, I ordered epazote from the following supplier in British Columbia: <a href="http://www.saltspringseeds.com/">Salt Spring Seeds</a>. I received them this morning. HTH, JC Margot,

I ordered epazote from the following supplier in British Columbia: Salt Spring Seeds.

I received them this morning.

HTH,

JC

]]> By: Kenny Point http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/epazote/#comment-3997 Kenny Point Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:08:27 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/2005/10/25/epazote/#comment-3997 Hi Miguel, During the summer I always have epazote plants in the garden producing seed. This herb self seeds easily and new plants germinate every spring. Unfortunately I don't have any epazote seeds saved that I can share with you right now, but you can find them listed at <a href="http://www.nicholsgardennursery.com">Nichols Garden Nursery</a>. Hi Miguel, During the summer I always have epazote plants in the garden producing seed. This herb self seeds easily and new plants germinate every spring. Unfortunately I don’t have any epazote seeds saved that I can share with you right now, but you can find them listed at Nichols Garden Nursery.

]]> By: Miguel http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/epazote/#comment-3984 Miguel Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:06:55 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/2005/10/25/epazote/#comment-3984 I am looking for epazote seeds, I live in San Francisco bay (Redwood City). Could you let me know if I could get it from you and how. Thanks Miguel Tapia I am looking for epazote seeds, I live in San Francisco bay (Redwood City). Could you let me know if I could get it from you and how.

Thanks

Miguel Tapia

]]> By: Kenny Point http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/epazote/#comment-2278 Kenny Point Mon, 11 Dec 2006 04:01:49 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/2005/10/25/epazote/#comment-2278 Hi Margot, I'm sure that you can grow epazote during your spring-summer growing seasons. Even if you garden in a cold weather region with a short growing season, epazote is a very fast growing herb and much hardier than herbs such as basil and cilantro. Just plant the epazote seeds in the spring after the weather warms and it will grow like a weed with little care required. It will also self seed and return each season once it has become established in the garden. Hi Margot, I’m sure that you can grow epazote during your spring-summer growing seasons. Even if you garden in a cold weather region with a short growing season, epazote is a very fast growing herb and much hardier than herbs such as basil and cilantro. Just plant the epazote seeds in the spring after the weather warms and it will grow like a weed with little care required. It will also self seed and return each season once it has become established in the garden.

]]> By: Margot http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/epazote/#comment-2248 Margot Sun, 10 Dec 2006 04:43:52 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/2005/10/25/epazote/#comment-2248 Does anyone know if epazote can be grown as far north as Victoria, BC, Canada? It's in the Pacific Northwest. Does anyone know if epazote can be grown as far north as Victoria, BC, Canada? It’s in the Pacific Northwest.

]]> By: Kenny Point http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/epazote/#comment-247 Kenny Point Sat, 27 May 2006 15:01:16 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/2005/10/25/epazote/#comment-247 June, Epazote can be planted pretty much anywhere just keep in mind that it grows tall and will spread out a bit as it becomes bushy. Epazote will also naturalize in your garden if you allow it to set seeds. I like to plant it in a bed that contains perennial herb or vegetable plants. The volunteers sprout every year and aren't disturbed by cultivation if you grow your Epazote in a perennial bed. The volunteers are easy to control though so you can allow this herb to grow in any part of the garden without worry over it becoming a troublesome weed. June, Epazote can be planted pretty much anywhere just keep in mind that it grows tall and will spread out a bit as it becomes bushy. Epazote will also naturalize in your garden if you allow it to set seeds. I like to plant it in a bed that contains perennial herb or vegetable plants. The volunteers sprout every year and aren’t disturbed by cultivation if you grow your Epazote in a perennial bed. The volunteers are easy to control though so you can allow this herb to grow in any part of the garden without worry over it becoming a troublesome weed.

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