On Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:15:34 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:

>On Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:08:47 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:
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>>Part of the reason that I have basil growing everywhere is that the
>>seeds are good for practically ever. I have no idea how many packets
>>of seed that I have. So I planted 4 different kinds. In pots, in the
>>ground and some by accident
>
>Thanks for the tip there on the seed longevity, good to know that
>about Basil. I actually have a very old purple variety that grows down
>at my creek, it's has become naturalised and it originated from the
>original settlers to this area. But I still prefer the more tender and
>green type of Basil for pesto. There's also some old varieties of
>garlic and potatoes to be found around here too, also from the
>original settlers.

I love stuff like that . . . having naturalized plants. When I see
something like that I wonder about the people and their lives.
NOTE: I do keep my seed packets in a plastic zip bag in a cool, dark
closet.
Janet US