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Posted by andy_sa South Australia (My Page) on Sun, Nov 26, 06 at 0:02
I'm now growing a second type of perennial basil, which I think is O. gratissimum. I don't know what the first species was, but it had narrower, less hairy leaves and was freely available in all herb nurseries and garden centres a few years ago.
My question is this: if you don't cut the seed heads off, is it likely to go to seed and subsequently cark it? I've heard mixed reports in the past, and would like to hear other people's experiences. |
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RE: perennial basil
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| Hi, I work at an Adelaide garden centre that sells perennial basil and what I know about it is that it is a very tender perennial that doesn't like frost. Also, it will only really last a couple of years and possibly better off in a pot. I don't think letting go to seed should kill it like it does annual basils but I can't confirm that. The one that we sell is Ocimum basilicum 'Greek Columnar’ basil which may be the other plant you are thinking of. Not the strongest of flavours in my opinion. Anyway, Good luck!!! Might try http://www.herbsarespecial.com.au for more herb info. Hope it helps..... |
RE: perennial basil
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RE: perennial basil
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| I have had a Greek basil in my garden for 7 years. It's been chopped back, dug out and replanted, been damaged and uprooted by storms, and still it's going strong. Very strong. I use the regular prunings as mulch. I don't like the flavour of it, but it brings the bees to the garden, and it's pretty, so I keep it for those reasons. I'm near Brisbane, and the climate here obviously suits it well. |
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