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Post by akivalocal on May 24, 2020 19:47:05 GMT -5
In my Harvest, I have planted Genovese Basil. Nothing else! That's it. And check out their progress:  Yay! How close do y'all like to keep the lights to basil? Gosh, I love basil. I plan to do a Fairy Tale Eggplant with Basil dish when this is all done. My spouse and I used to get it at a restaurant that has sadly closed down. So we'll do it in memory of our favorite place. It's where we went on our 3rd date! |
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Post by Shawn on May 25, 2020 6:59:43 GMT -5
That is a nice memory. And yes I love basil too! Garden is looking good.
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Post by Sher on May 25, 2020 8:16:15 GMT -5
Your basil garden looks great! And what sweet memories!
AG says keep the lights 4-6 inches above. That works well for me in the Harvest.
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Post by akivalocal on May 31, 2020 17:50:57 GMT -5
Sher, do you think out Basil to one plant per pod, or let it grow wild like lettuce?
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Post by Sher on May 31, 2020 20:19:26 GMT -5
Sher , do you think out Basil to one plant per pod, or let it grow wild like lettuce?
I think most people let extra plants grow in each pod. I prefer to thin to one, then prune and pinch a few leaves off to make it bushy. Either way is fine.
But then, I also thin out my lettuce sometimes.
The one time I didn't, the lettuce got so crowded it couldn't breathe. I had to spray it with water and peroxide to kill the mildew. I might grow 2 lettuces in a pod, but not three.
But it's up to you. Most people are fine with multiples. Try it both ways and see what you like best.  |
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Post by Shawn on Jun 1, 2020 3:49:24 GMT -5
I have tried multiple basil in one pod and find it to be too cluttered. I prefer one basil per pod.
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Post by akivalocal on Jun 1, 2020 9:59:31 GMT -5
Thanks Sher and Shawn! I will thin 3 of the pods down to one and keep 3 with a lot of basil, and see which I like best. |
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Post by akivalocal on Jun 3, 2020 16:41:48 GMT -5
Here's an update! Much taller. When I thinned them out I used the basil in a black beans and rice dish that was delicious!  |
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Post by Sher on Jun 3, 2020 21:05:30 GMT -5
Here's an update! Much taller. When I thinned them out I used the basil in a black beans and rice dish that was delicious!
I have been wanting black beans and rice for weeks. This will be the week! Thanks for the reminder.
Your basil looks so happy!
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Post by Shawn on Jun 4, 2020 4:40:48 GMT -5
Looking good.
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Post by akivalocal on Jul 6, 2020 13:15:46 GMT -5
I haven't updated this thread in a while, but I've been harvesting basil for weeks and have no end in sight! Every morning I prune and throw the basil into whatever I'm cooking or store it in the fridge. The next day there's always new growth! It's just amazing to have fresh basil available whenever I want it!  |
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Post by Shawn on Jul 6, 2020 13:36:56 GMT -5
I love fresh basil.
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