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

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

I have 3 Genovese basil going to seed now. They need about 4 hours of full
sun or part shade. Best to put them in a windows that faces the morning sun.
They grow from 12" to 24". Maturity is reached in 65-75 days and need to be
planted in a deep container. I used containers that are about 12" around but
about 16" deep with 1 plant per pot. The also need to be trimmed of flowers
(they are eatable also) as once the flowers are allowed to grow the plant
will begin to die. Mine have been giving off great leaves since early April
and are now past their best output. I will harvest the seeds now to grow for
next season. Oh and they like temperatures from 70 to 90.

Here are a couple of sites you might find helpful:
http://www.backyardgardener.com/herb/
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/herbs/ne208hrb.htm
http://www.tastefulgarden.com/encycl...97199a 2f0e35


--

Joe Cilinceon

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!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
OmManiPadmeOmelet > wrote:


> 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!

I do feel bad each year when it dies. Come October, it's either a quick
death by frost or a slow one by lack of sunlight. It makes me want to
cry.

In article >,
Bill > wrote:

> In article >,
> OmManiPadmeOmelet > wrote:
>
>
> > 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!
>
> I do feel bad each year when it dies. Come October, it's either a quick
> death by frost or a slow one by lack of sunlight. It makes me want to
> cry.

I know what you mean.
It's best to just harvest them at that point, and either freeze or dry
what is left of the leaves.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

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

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 12:30:06 -0400, ~patches~
> wrote:

> You can never have too much
>basil

My daughter has guinea pigs who feel the same way. :P I found out the
other day that my mother (who lives next door to us) has been raiding
my basil patch every morning and feeding it to the little beasties
because they whistle and squeal at her when they see her walking her
dog. Apparently, they have convinced her that they're starving, which
is quite some feat considering that they look like cantaloupes with
legs.

Regards,
Tracy R.

On 2005-08-28, ravinwulf > wrote:

> My daughter has guinea pigs who feel the same way. :P I found out the
> other day that my mother (who lives next door to us) has been raiding
> my basil patch every morning and feeding it to the little beasties
> because they whistle and squeal at her when they see her walking her
> dog. Apparently, they have convinced her that they're starving, which
> is quite some feat considering that they look like cantaloupes with
> legs.


OBfood:

---------------

A recipe for fried Guinea Pig

_CUY CHAQTADO_

Fried Guinea Pig (Ayacucho-style)

1 guinea pig, de-haired, gutted, and cleaned

1/2 c. flour

1/4 - 1/2 t. ground cumin

salt and black pepper to taste

1/2 c. oil

Pat dry the skin of the guinea pig and rub in the cumin, salt, and
pepper. Preheat oil. Dust the carcass with the flour and place it on
its back in the oil, turning to cook both sides. Alternately, the
guinea pig can be cut and fried in quarters.

Serve with boiled potato or boiled manioc root, and a salad of cut
tomatoes and slivered onions bathed in lime juice and a bit of salt.
Have cold beer on hand.

Juan Fajardo

-----------

nb

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 22:24:09 -0500, notbob > wrote:

>On 2005-08-28, ravinwulf > wrote:
>
>> My daughter has guinea pigs who feel the same way. :P I found out the
>> other day that my mother (who lives next door to us) has been raiding
>> my basil patch every morning and feeding it to the little beasties
>> because they whistle and squeal at her when they see her walking her
>> dog. Apparently, they have convinced her that they're starving, which
>> is quite some feat considering that they look like cantaloupes with
>> legs.
>
>
>OBfood:
>
>---------------
>
>A recipe for fried Guinea Pig
>
>_CUY CHAQTADO_
>
>Fried Guinea Pig (Ayacucho-style)
>
>1 guinea pig, de-haired, gutted, and cleaned
>
>1/2 c. flour
>
>1/4 - 1/2 t. ground cumin
>
>salt and black pepper to taste
>
>1/2 c. oil
>
>Pat dry the skin of the guinea pig and rub in the cumin, salt, and
>pepper. Preheat oil. Dust the carcass with the flour and place it on
>its back in the oil, turning to cook both sides. Alternately, the
>guinea pig can be cut and fried in quarters.
>
>Serve with boiled potato or boiled manioc root, and a salad of cut
>tomatoes and slivered onions bathed in lime juice and a bit of salt.
>Have cold beer on hand.

They were originally domesticated in Peru for use as food, so it's not
surprising there are recipes for them floating about. You know, I bet
they would be pretty tasty by now, having been fed on aromatics for a
while. But, nah, they're entirely too cute to eat. The cats on the
other hand... =)

Regards,
Tracy R.

In article >,
ravinwulf > wrote:

> On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 12:30:06 -0400, ~patches~
> > wrote:
>
> > You can never have too much
> >basil
>
> My daughter has guinea pigs who feel the same way. :P I found out the
> other day that my mother (who lives next door to us) has been raiding
> my basil patch every morning and feeding it to the little beasties
> because they whistle and squeal at her when they see her walking her
> dog. Apparently, they have convinced her that they're starving, which
> is quite some feat considering that they look like cantaloupes with
> legs.
>
> Regards,
> Tracy R.

ROFL!!!

Guinea pigs are neat. :-)
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

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.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

"biig" > ha scritto nel messaggio
...
>
> 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

Much sun and much water!
Cheers
Pandora

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

Inside? As much as it can get!
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> Several notes since 8/18/05

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

Basil needs a lot of sun.

I have my basil growing in our sun room in a 10 inch pot ... needs lots
of water but let it dry out between waterings also needs lots of sun and
warmth .. don't let the temp. fall below 70F or 20C .. Basil is an
annual and it is easy to grow from seed provided the temp is over 70F or
20C at all times.

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

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 06:43:31 -0700, Charles Burns
> wrote:

>I have my basil growing in our sun room in a 10 inch pot ... needs lots
>of water but let it dry out between waterings also needs lots of sun and
>warmth .. don't let the temp. fall below 70F or 20C .. Basil is an
>annual and it is easy to grow from seed provided the temp is over 70F or
> 20C at all times.

I found some basil growing "wild" in my backyard this spring! "Wild"
meaning I probably dumped the dirt from another failed adventure in
herb gardening some time previously. I've been babying that plant
ever since and am going to plant the seeds and hope they'll come back
next year.

TammyM, purple thumb

On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:28:07 -0400, 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

Basil takes full sun.

I've got mine growing in a rectangular planter on my deck. I live in
Indiana, and bring it inside before the first frost. I keep it in the window
during winter time, where it gets sun from noon to dark. I have fresh basil
all of the time.

Randy W...