The solo chive is ... OK, I guess? Actually, the sweary one noticed a new shoot this morning, so we've got chives plural now. I think it's all from the same seed, though.
The basil really is fine. It's not growing like wildfires, but it is chugging along contentedly. Some of the sprouts seem to be producing their first true leaves. It's slow going, though.
The coriander is as leggy as all get out. I suppose that is a risk of growing it in a not-sunny season in an east-facing windowsill and generally being non-tropical. Hopefully the stems will be able to support the growth. Many of the coriander plants have true leaves now; I am waiting for the second burst of leaves before I start pinching them back to discourage this legginess.
The coriander plants flop all over the pot. It makes it hard to turn the pot (to prevent the plant(s) from leaning in one direction) because they grow braided together. I haven't worked out the best solution to the problem (except maybe to give up on growing coriander from seed).
Finally, the windowsill-full of plants continues to be, shall we say "of interest" to a certain carnivorous member of the household. She hasn't been caught eating them, which is good. On the other hand, she does give them more attention than they merit, which is bad. She can't possibly enjoy the flavour of chives, basil and coriander. Cat food wouldn't smell the way it does if cats liked herbs (and this cat absolutely slavishly loves her cat food). Her interest is a mystery.
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