Basil
Basil, also called great basil or Saint-Joseph’s-wort, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae. Basil is native to tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia. It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide. Depending on the species and cultivar, the leaves may taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, often sweet smell.
, parsley and lemon verbena
Aloysia citrodora
Aloysia citrodora is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native to South America. Common names include lemon verbena and lemon beebrush. It was brought to Europe by the Spanish and the Portuguese in the 17th century and cultivated for its oil.
make convenient choices for upside-down gardening; pinch and harvest the leaves frequently to encourage bushy growth. Creeping herb plants, such as oregano and thyme, also do well when grown upside down.
Subsequently,What do you need to make an upside down garden?
Upside-down gardening is easy. All you need to get started are some large hanging containers, potting soil (amended with compost), and plants. Of course, with any type of gardening, it doesn’t hurt to have a plan beforehand.
Similarly, it is asked,When did they start growing plants upside down?
The concept reportedly started in 1998 when a gardener, Kathi Lael Morris, tried it on peppers and tomatoes. The concept worked and has since become a phenomenon. Growing plants upside down has several benefits and may be the method condo and apartment dwellers have been searching for in their smaller gardening spaces.
Beside above,Are there any benefits to growing plants upside down?
The benefits and drawbacks of growing in inverted containers can fill this page. However, we will focus on just a few of the highlights to illuminate the issues. The plus factors are: Saves space. Helps deter some pests. Prevents many fungal diseases. Reduces the need to stake or cage. Increases light exposure.
What kind of tomato plant can grow upside down?
Staking is usually required to help the plant support the weight of the growing fruit. Cherry types of tomatoes are recommended for use when growing tomatoes upside down. This smaller fruit does well when grown upside down. Pest and diseases are limited.