Q&A Jekka McVicar

[George Storr]

Hi guys! Nice to e-meet you all. I'm George, the new content writer at Grow Your Own. I wanted to come onto the forum for a chat as we have been given a fantastic opportunity to put some questions to herb expert, Jekka McVicar. We thought it would be great to pass on some questions directly from readers...

So, what would you like to ask Jekka? Let me know. The best questions will be answered by Jekka and appear on our blog.

(For anyone who doesn't know Jekka, she famously appeared as Jamie Oliver's 'Queen of Herbs' and is a real expert in the field. Take a look at these videos for more info... 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxTW0xjpVAA 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uwVzI-897Y )

Thanks!
George

[burnie]

Hi George and welcome to the mad house, can I ask if she can recommend something for the North East of Scotland that's a little bit different that suits coastal sandy soil? I have a cold greenhouse if it needs some shelter from the frost.

[George Storr]

Great question, thanks!

[Babru]

Hi, whenever I've tried to grow coriander it's run to seed immediately, but I want to harvest the leaves. I've given up! Where am I going wrong?

[Nicos]

^^^ on the subject of coriander - I understand there are a couple of different types - some grown for seed and others for leaves. Are they interchangeable or do they vastly differ?
If so, is there a variety which is good for both?

[George Storr]

Thanks guys, great questions Keep them coming! We're looking forward to seeing what Jekka has to say about these!

[Snoop Puss]

There are lots of different types of basil. Are there any that are easier to grow than others?

[Right Shed Fred]

I have a question - I've tried to grow chamomile flowers for tea for a few years. However it is bitter and unpleasant, unlike shop bought chamomile tea, which was a surprise to me. Am I doing something wrong?

[George Storr]

Thanks for your responses all, we'll get as many of these answered by Jekka as we can. Thank you!

[Nicos]

Could you post the answers on here too George?

[George Storr]

Hi Nicos. Yes, when we hear back from Jekka I will post a link to the blog post - with all the answers - on here. I'll pass that on as soon as we have it. Thanks all!

[George Storr]

Hi all! Sorry this took such a long time. There was a lot of back and forth and the delays were beyond our control. Take a look here though, Jekka has answered all your questions and some of ours! Link below...

https://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/bl...tions-answered

[Nicos]

Thanks for that!
Interesting questions and responses.