On Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:23:07 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Thu, 5 Jul 2012 16:54:11 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> wrote:
>
>> I have had parsley producing for months, but wonder what the technique
>> is for basil. I bought a full plant in supermkt tda, but want to keep
>> it producing too. TIA
>
>I dunno. I think you need to have the right plant karma. I was given
>a basil plant from Trader Joe's last year that I kept going until I
>went on vacation and then it died at the plant sitter's. I bought a
>pot of parsley a few weeks ago and it started getting leggy & brown
>immediately - under the same light and heat conditions the basil did
>well in (my kitchen window). So, I'm as clueless as you are. My
>advice is to get a violet.

Parsley likes a little bit of shade during the day from the intense
sun. It doesn't have to be complete shade. I put it with other
plants or another pot nearby so that it get some dappled shade during
the brightest, hottest part of the day.
Janet US