badjak
Guru
Yeah, mine self seed again.My basil plant isn't gonna regrowI have to go buy a new one and transplant it for this year. Apparently it's an annual nature plant.
Only problem is that the Thai basil has taken over from the Italian basil
I always have to plant new basil every year. About the only things that come back year after year are the chives, thyme, and oregano. Even the rosemary craps out, and that’s supposed to go on forever.
Barriehie
Guru
I have to buy a new one too. $3.32 at Home Depot. Mine was half as tall two weeks ago.
When it's not raining I keep the *bug box* over it.
When it's not raining I keep the *bug box* over it.
badjak
Guru
That looks like one of the Thai basils.
Does it have a bit of a liquorice taste?
Yes - liquorice and aniseed. I wondered whether it might be a Thai variation.
Barriehie
Guru
badjak
Guru
Yep
It sounds and looks the same as mine
I would guess on horapa basil (Thai basil)
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I just discovered there are over 30 different types of basil but, I'm quite happy with what I've got.
I like strong flavours, and this particular cultivar is strong, so that suits me and suits what I cook.
Mine does, indeed, look like Thai basil, and it's fantastic.
I like strong flavours, and this particular cultivar is strong, so that suits me and suits what I cook.
Mine does, indeed, look like Thai basil, and it's fantastic.
badjak
Guru
The 2 that do really well here are the Thai basil & lemon basil.
I think I'll plant some Italian basil in a drum, maybe it will like it better there
I think I'll plant some Italian basil in a drum, maybe it will like it better there
Barriehie
Guru
They sell little boxes around here that have 1/2" holes drilled in them that catch them. I find that leaving out worn out wooden handles from tools work well and they leave the treated (housing) wood alone.Those weren't bumble bees, they were Carpenter bees, I had to go to Lowe's and get some spray to get rid of them.I feel so bad, but those things were chewing up my garage.