On Jul 5, 5:18*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
> On Jul 5, 8:14*pm, Boron Elgar > wrote:
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> > On Thu, 5 Jul 2012 16:54:11 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
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> > >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
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> > Do not let it go to flower. Pinch off any flower buds and it'll last
> > much, much longer. In fact, when you want leaves, lop off the top of
> > the biggest stem. It should send out side shoots in response. That
> > too, will make it last longer.
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> > It'll do better outdoors if you can keep it there, too.
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> > By the way, standard basil grows like a weed, so if you have any room
> > in the garden at all, or a 6" or greater flower pot, toss in some
> > seeds and stand back.
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> > I have 4-5 different basils growing out there right now.
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> Green with envy. *Does is like sun, partial or what?

Full sun. Ours is about 2 feet tall and tons of leaves. Pinch back the
tops when they look like they are going to flower. Keep watered but
not soaking wet.