"Michelle Fulton" wrote in message
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Hi, all :-) I'm new to the group, from Fort Worth and have a question. I
decided, yesterday, to plant some basil so I would have a constant supply
of
fresh basil that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Now I'm not sure how best
to harvest it and keep the plants healthy and growing. Also, I know when
that little tag says "full-sun" it doesn't usually take into account *our*
full-sun. What really is the best sun condition for basil in Texas?

I'm sure someone here has some good tips for me.
Thanks, in advance, for any help :-)

We had some basil growing in a planter last year on the north side of the
house. It got direct sun until maybe 10:00 in the morning and did just
fine. Don't know what's "best".
Pinch off a stem when you need it. Pinching the end of a stem will make it
get bushier, too.

And wouldn't "Basil and the Texas Heat" be a good name for a band? (I gotta
quit reading Dave Barry!)

Dale