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Old 25-06-2006, 05:34 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:30:24 +0000, Jimmy wrote:

My sweet basil looks like it is about to bloom or go to see or something.
Should I let it go or pinch out the top or what?


Don't let it bloom. The blooms will suck all the flavor out of the leaves.
Plus they're ugly anyway. You'll have a bushier, greener, happier plant.

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