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Old 03-08-2006, 01:40 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
Penelope Periwinkle Penelope Periwinkle is offline
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Default Rejuvenating basil

On 1 Aug 2006 09:21:15 -0700, "Pete from Boston"
wrote:

Is there anything in particular I could/should be doing for them to
give them a boost now that their living conditions have improved? I
feed the plants diluted fish fertilizer, water regularly, and they're
in bright sun most of the day. Just wondering if there's anything basil
likes with which I could help it realize its potential.


Heat, sunlight, and regular watering makes for happy basil. Don't over
fertilize.

Go ahead and pinch the growing tip off even if it's not trying to
flower, and the plants will branch more.


Penelope
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