One of my favorite herbs to grow, basil not only fills the room with its aromatic bouquet, it also germinates easily. I find myself growing basil year-round for my own use and for friends. Basil makes great companion plant to tomato, and in the kitchen they produce an even better harmony.
Right before summer ends, a new flat of basil gets started sometimes under lights, and often right outside to bask in the morning sun. Once the seeds have sprouted, I move them inside to grow under lights (just so they don’t get leggy).
Earlier this morning I potted up these beauties to brighten up the kitchen. Though the pot looks crowded now, soon I will have just a few plants to use to last a season.
Basil 'Genovese' at Moonglow Gardens
Beautiful! I wish I could grow basil in a pot. I’ve had a terrible time trying!
Thank you for stopping by. This will get a haircut tomorrow to make lunch and dinner, LOL.
What an absolutely gorgeous variety of tomato!! I love Cherokee Purples, and you’re right, these resemble them greatly =)
Last year, one tomato grower declared that if he’s only growing one tomato variety, Indian Stripe would be it. I obviously had to try and I’m not disappointed! Thanks for stopping by and best of luck on PFB2010!
That’s a beautiful basil plant! None of my seeds sprouted this spring, and I ended up putting a pot of basil I’d overwintered indoors back into the garden. I don’t think I’ll bring it in again, but it was wonderful being able to get two years of beautiful basil for the kitchen from it.
Thanks, Linda! Wow, did you suspect something ate the seeds? Thanks for stopping by. My fall planting is delayed due to the strange weather we’re having. I hope you are enjoying the season.