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Basil Basil Basil ...You just can't have too much!
MassMama:
8) Cool Thanks for the info Patty!! I will for sure be getting some.. I don't want any Vermin getting my Veggies >:(
Patty S:
I just knew there was something I was forgetting again!
--- Quote --- Does it detour wood chucks too? ???
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I've never had any dealings with plant-munchers such as wood chucks, so I really don't know if they like basil or not. Other than whatever was making itty bitty holes in my basil leaves for a week or so last year, I don't know of any vermin OR varmint who would have a hankering for something as strong as basil!
Do they really eat plants I thought wood chucks just chucked wood! As you can see from my latest pic, basil does very well in pots... (you can borrow them out of the garden in the evening & set them on your deck, to run mosquitoes off.)
MassMama:
;) Hey that is a GREAT idea Patty.. Never really think of planting in pots.. I will however make sure it is an addition to my deck planters, where we spend most of our time in the summer time.. 8)
Ohhh Is there a certain type that is better than others? Or a variety that is stronger than others?
I wish they only chucked wood >:D they are plant munching machines :P
Patty S:
I have no idea if one type of basil is better/stronger than the other. I've never had any other kind, but I'd like to give the other types a try.
I can't even remember where (or when) I got my green basil, but I brought the seeds with me from Montana & just kept harvesting them every year so I wouldn't have to buy them again. A few years ago I bought a purple basil plant at our Saturday market, & when the 2 of them cross-pollinated, I wound up with what I call "variegated" ...(green with purple spots/purple with green spots.)
Original green Variegated Purple
As time goes by, I expect to be getting less & less of the true green (or the purple) plants, so I'll probably have to buy a packet & start over again. The purple & variegated ones are a nice novelty, but my I still love the true green of the original plant.
MassMama:
:o The purple one is Pretty but I could see that it would not be such a nice accent to every garden area.. I was just wondering cause while at Target the other day there were like 7 Different types!! ??? I guess I will get the plane ole green type! Thank you very much for all the help and info!! ;D
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