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white specks on potted herbs

bookmonsterbookmonster Posts: 399
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I maintain a windowsill herb garden (we have cats and mice outside so I don't like to use outdoor produce raw) and the herbs always get white flecks after a bit. They're still edible but not much use as garnishes for my food blog. Why is this? Lack of nutrients? How do I help?

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Billericay, EssexPosts: 9,852
    edited April 2018
    Most likely bugs
    See if you think this is a good match

    I have 2 concrete herb containers with oregango, thyme, rosemary and marjoram just outside the lounge. They're all covered in the same spots - happens every year, so I'd also be keen for an answer.
    I did post the same question here last year with a pic of the bugs, but didn't get a response.
    I grow the same herbs in the garden and they seem fine - so I use the garden herbs for cooking
    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • bookmonsterbookmonster Posts: 399
    I was the same. My herbs don't have bugs always. 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Billericay, EssexPosts: 9,852
    I found the thread where I posted pics of the bugs Here
    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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