I am no gardener, so I buy the pot of basil from the supermarket, split it
up (there are usually at least 2 stems) and plant it, one stem per pot, in
general purpose compost.

Keep them in good light, away from draughts and don't let them dry out and
you'll have an almost perpetual supply of basil, without having to wait for
seeds to germinate.



"Robert" wrote in message
...
Instead of continuing to buy supermarket plantlets of basil we really
should grow our own - do they come in different varieties and any tips
on growing - I imagine that a mix of JI No.3 and grit is probably OK?
--
Robert


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