{"id":1614,"date":"2020-04-29T20:19:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T20:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gothamgreens.wpengine.com\/?p=1614"},"modified":"2020-08-05T13:56:17","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T13:56:17","slug":"ask-jenn-plant-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gothamgreens.com\/journal\/ask-jenn-plant-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Jenn: Your Plant Questions, Answered."},"content":{"rendered":"\"Gotham\n

You asked, and our Chief Greenhouse Officer Jenn<\/a> is here to answer your plant questions.<\/h2>\n

This Earth Month, many of us started planting for the first time. Whether that means herbs in your tiny studio apartment or veggies in your backyard, Jenn is here to help navigate growing during these times. Here are Jenn’s answers to your plants questions, and tips on growing more and and raising nature-lovers.<\/p>\n

Q: Tips for growing indoors and in small spaces?
\nJenn:<\/strong> Load up your windowsill with houseplants! Spider plants, pothos and jade are great options that need minimal attention but will brighten up your space. You can also try herbs, but they\u2019ll need a lot of light to keep up with how much you\u2019ll want to eat them. Get them as many hours of direct sunlight as you can. If possible, take them outside for a bit!<\/p>\n

Q: What are some kids book suggestions for raising nature lovers?
\nJenn:<\/strong> Bed time stories are always great. You can also use field guides to identify plants in your neighborhood, and spend time outside<\/a>. Peterson has a kid\u2019s series that I use with my own family. You can start by looking up street trees in your area, which will help narrow down which plants you\u2019ll expect to find. Many of us are plant-blind, and don\u2019t recognize many of the trees in our own area.<\/p>\n

Q: My grocery store-bought herb plants always die, help!
\nJenn:<\/strong> Let\u2019s check a couple things:<\/p>\n

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  1. Temperature: your house should be the right temperature for herbs, so you\u2019re good here.<\/li>\n
  2. CO2: you\u2019re breathing in your house so you\u2019re good here too.<\/li>\n
  3. Light: herbs need lots of it, and our eyes aren\u2019t the best indicators. What may seem like a sunny room, might not actually provide sufficient sunlight for your plant. Herbs will always grow faster outside in the sun, so if possible, get them some time outside (or in a greenhouse).<\/li>\n
  4. Water: not too much, not too little. Don\u2019t over saturate.<\/li>\n
  5. Plant food: this is often forgotten. You can find this at the store with directions on how to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Q: How do I get into foraging?
    \nJenn:<\/strong> Find a class! It\u2019s important to have a proper ID before eating something from the wild. They\u2019ll also tell you about ethical and legal harvesting.<\/p>\n

    Q: What can I grow on my townhouse rooftop in pots that aren\u2019t really deep?
    \nJenn:<\/strong> A ton of things. Herbs, leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers \u2013 hot peppers are a lot of fun to grow. You might need trellising and wind protection depending on how high your rooftop is.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Q: There is a spot on my plant\u2019s leaf, why?
    \nJenn<\/strong>: Check a plant clinic! They are all over the place and can tell you what is happening with your plant.<\/p>\n

    Q: It\u2019s cold here and my basil is dying. Can I still grow something?
    \nJenn:<\/strong> Basil really likes hot, warm, bright weather, but there is still a lot you can plant. Check your     USDA hardiness zone<\/a> and last frost date. Use this to figure out what you can grow a few weeks before your last frost date. Greens, beets, carrots and lots of veggies can be planted in cold weather. Check your seed packet to see how early you can plant.<\/p>\n

    Have more plant questions? For more tips and answers from Jenn, check out our Q+A, here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

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