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WANTED: Propagating Basil
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Posted by allan0410e QLD (My Page) on Fri, Jul 25, 08 at 4:30
RE; Propagating Basil (all). Basil is very easy to grow in its optimal temperature range. Described as "Frost tender. Prefers rich, light, well drained soil." Besides a host of the usual garden pests its main enemy is fusarium wilt, which some varieties are tolerant of to varying degrees. Cuttings (glass on window sill tillroots appear) are the easiest and the risk of cross polination is eliminated. Let the plant go to seed and you will get more than enough for next year or to send away. Let the pods dry on the plant (not for to long or the will be dehisced onto the ground) Hang the seed heads In a paper bag and give the lot a good shake every so often. Separating the husks from the seeds is to difficult so just put the lot in a sealed container with some desicant and keep in a cool place. Just planted some three year old seeds no worries. Might keeep longer ?
Also kept some (0.5 Kilo) frozen and vacuum sealed, okay for three years as well ! |
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RE: WANTED: Propagating Basil
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| I have a perennial basil which you don't need to worry about re-propagating... you just keep trimming the flowers and it will produce abundances of leaves... strikes very easily from cuttings too! |
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