Growing Scented Geraniums....................
Site: scented geraniums like a sunny, well-ventilated place. Use a well drained potting soil. Average fertility is fine, you do not want to grow your scented geraniums overly rich soil, as this can cause the leaves have less fragrance. The pH should be neutral to slightly acid is about 6.0 well. They are easy to grow in containers, both indoors and outdoors in warm weather.
Propagation: Cuttings can be rooted in water and then planted in soil to start a completely new facility. This is a common method of propagation of scented geraniums as they are slow to germinate from seed.
Growing: Do not fertilize your scented geraniums. This is a case where it is better than over-supply underfeeding of the plant with nutrients, especially nitrogen. Use your complete organic fertilizer fertilizer formula preferred by the spring to fall, not to fertilize in the winter, when growth naturally slows down or stops.
Scented geraniums are fairly drought tolerant and do not need watering regularly. This is one of the reasons they are so easy to care. But do not let dry out completely between watering, but do not over water. Keep the soil saturated as this can cause root rot. If you are inclined over the water, use a terra cotta clay pot instead of plastic for your scented geraniums.
Harvesting: Pick leaves just before flowers open
Culinary uses: Use flowers in salads. Chop leaves finely or infusion into liquid and then dispose of leaves and use to flavor sauces, puddings, jellies, bread, ice cream, butter, jam, sugar, syrup and vinegar.
Crystallize to decorate cakes. Lay sheets with baked apples or cakes to give the flavor. Infuse as a tea or add a cup of wine (rose-mint flavor).
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