In article >,
~patches~ > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
> > In article >, biig > wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Does anyone have any care instructions for a window sill basil
> >>plant. I picked one up at the grocery store this morning and am not
> >>sure how much sun it needs. No instructions came with it. I know I
> >>could google, but everyone here seems to have good hints on stuff.
> >>Thanks....Sharon
> >
> >
> > Full sun in the window, water as needed.
> > Since I don't know what soil was used or how large the pot is, it's hard
> > to give watering instructions. ;-)
> >
> > Just check the soil by feeling it (and be sure to check the level a bit
> > deeper into the pot) and water when it feels dry, or the plant wilts,
> > whichever comes first.
> >
> > Basil is pretty hardy. I grow it every year out in the herb garden.
> >
> > To prolong it's life, remove ANY bloom stalks as they appear!
> >
> > Basil is an annual so it will eventually die, so don't feel bad when it
> > does!
>
> Extend the life of basil either from the garden or windowsill by taking
> cuttings and rooting them in water. I grow four kinds of basil and
> aways plant two plants of each type. Then I use one plant for eating
> and the other one for collecting seeds. Between the seeds and the
> cuttings, I have a steady supply of basil. You can never have too much
> basil

I agree with that!!!!

Now that I'm putting this one into the greenhouse instead of the herb
garden (it does better as it gets more water), I may have to try that.

The main herb garden has only "hardier" plants left in it now.

Mexican Oregano, curry, two different types of thyme, rosemary, sage and
dittany.

I used to plant dill in there but have quit growing dill. I just get it
from the oriental market now as large bunches are only 99 cents. I need
to get more here shortly!

I have an empty spot in the herb garden now where the dill and basil
usually grow. I think I might try another savory bush, or see if I can
get some 3 toothed sage somewhere.

That plant grows in the high california deserts where I grew up so has a
lot of happy memories!

Anyone know where I can get some?
--
Om.

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