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ChristinaJo · November 13, 2014

I am grateful for all the posts!

I didn't know there were so many different kinds until I came across the site: www.Ramonasbasilgarden.com. She's got a long list that I've been exploring on the net.

I do have some Lime Basil seeds that I will try this spring. I do want some Lemon as well.
I like to grow the OP's just because if it's a keeper, I'm set,since basil seed is easy to gather....

I grew the African Blue Basil this year and boy, was the flavor strong...A little goes a long way at this house. The bees went crazy for it, though. Very pretty plant. I did take some and they are rooting in water with indirect sunlight very well. I want to use them for the front landscape.

I am wondering though, I grew G. Basil and African Blue pretty close together. If seeds from the Blue are sterile, would I still be able to save seeds from my G. Basil?

November 13, 2014	#33
ChristinaJo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NE Texas Posts: 425	I am grateful for all the posts! I didn't know there were so many different kinds until I came across the site: www.Ramonasbasilgarden.com. She's got a long list that I've been exploring on the net. I do have some Lime Basil seeds that I will try this spring. I do want some Lemon as well. I like to grow the OP's just because if it's a keeper, I'm set,since basil seed is easy to gather.... I grew the African Blue Basil this year and boy, was the flavor strong...A little goes a long way at this house. The bees went crazy for it, though. Very pretty plant. I did take some and they are rooting in water with indirect sunlight very well. I want to use them for the front landscape. I am wondering though, I grew G. Basil and African Blue pretty close together. If seeds from the Blue are sterile, would I still be able to save seeds from my G. Basil?