On Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:32:30 -0500, John Kuthe >
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
>
>All my basil died this year! :-( Except for two plants:
>
>https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...65819040_n.jpg
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>I think it's Christmas Basil.
>
>I had Italian Large Leaf and several other kinds and this is all that
>survived. I have no idea why.
>
>John Kuthe...
If you had a lengthy cool, gray spring, basil will not do well at
all. It needs bright sun and warmth to do well.
Janet US