coriander turning red?

earthlysparky

A few weeks ago, I rescued some very sad looking "window sill pots" of coriander from Mr T's. I brought them home and gave them a good soaking overnight in the kitchen sink, with just a drop of tomato food. By morning, they had really perked and looked much happier. I then hardened then off for a couple of days, before getting impatient and planting them in my herb bed. (At 30p a plant, I thought it was worth a go!)

They looked a bit sorry for themselves for the first few days, but have now settled in and seem quite happy. However, I've noticed that since I planted them out, the stalks have gradually taken on a reddish hue. In the last couple of days, this has spread to the edges of the leaves. Other than that, they seem healthy enough, but I wondered if anyone had any ideas as to what is causing this?

I can post a pic later, if anybody is interested.

conradmum

I think they're just cold.

earthlysparky

you're right, it could be as simple as that. Maybe i should knit them little jumpers?

conradmum

earthlysparky wrote: »

you're right, it could be as simple as that. Maybe i should knit them little jumpers?

:rotfl:

Covering them up at night will draw fewer looks from the neighbours.

earthlysparky

conradmum wrote: »

:rotfl:

Covering them up at night will draw fewer looks from the neighbours.

that could also be easier than trying to learn to knit!

rosie383

Aw, how sweet is that??? I love the idea of wee jumpers. More frost due tonight, so if you can cover them up, it would be a good idea.
Thanks for giving me a giggle.

earthlysparky

rosie383 wrote: »

Aw, how sweet is that??? I love the idea of wee jumpers. More frost due tonight, so if you can cover them up, it would be a good idea.
Thanks for giving me a giggle.

I'm going to stick a cardboard box over them tonight I think, and hope they are not afraid of the dark!

always happy to spread a bit of silliness and jollity

morg_monster

You mean like this?!

earthlysparky

:rotfl::D

Oh
wow!


Simply awesome.
Now, where can I get some?

morg_monster

hehe! I made the little jumpers for new baby cards... but they were so cute I couldn't bring myself to give them away. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to try out my new digital camera!
My coriander sadly doesn't need it though as its cosily sitting on the windowsill. I could put them on our sunflowers though. I think they would like a hoodie though, really.

earthlysparky

This could be a whole new cottage industry!
Jumpers for herbs, with hoodies for other plants?