Plant and grow herbs
In your box:
Planting Mint kit:
Biodegradable pot
Expandable soil wafer
Mint seeds
Planting Sweet Basil kit:
Biodegradable pot
Expandable soil wafer
Sweet Basil seeds
Instructions
Planting is the main tradition of Tu B’Shvat. We included two planting kits for Mint and Sweet Basil. See instructions below.
Planting is an art and not a science and while some seeds sprout quickly, others don’t end up making it. Enjoy the ‘planting’ and hope for the best!
We also included some exciting Mint and Basil recipes by Jessica Levinson so that you can put your newly grown herbs to use. See below
Step 1 - Expand wafer
Place wafer in a bowl.
Add 1.5 oz of water (about 3 tbsp).
Watch wafer expand - this step takes about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2 - Place wafer in pot
Place the expanded wafer in the biodegradable pot.
Step 3 - Add seeds
Poke a tiny hole with your finger at the top of the wafer.
Cut open the seed envelope, making sure not to spill tiny seeds.
Pour Mint or Sweet Basil seeds into hole*.
Tuck seeds in.
*The mint seeds are surprisingly tiny.
Step 4 - Water and wait!
Place your pots in a sunny place.
Water every 2-3 days, making sure the soil stays moist.
It can take up to 2-3 weeks to sprout. You can then place the potted plant in a larger pot of your choice, or in your backyard.
Mint and Basil Recipes to enjoy
By: Jessica Levinson
