Basils not faulty now

Linda S · Post by **Linda S** » 07 Jul 2012, 17:10

I have grown basil on and of for a while and was always disapointed with it growing just straight up tall and spindly, just 1 stalk and leaves.Icant remember who it was that put something on about pinching the top two leaves out to encourage better growth. Any way i thought i would give it a go and did it several times on some and i have now got a pot full of lovely bushy basil.So thankyou for the suggestion it was aq great sucsess )t'

Lindaxx

Post by **Annie** » 07 Jul 2012, 18:07

Wasn't me

but I like to grow Basil too ( so why didnt I this year) , I love the scent when you brush or pinch the leaves - if you grow tomatoes then Basil is an excellent companion in the greenhouse )t'

LittleBrownFrog · Post by **LittleBrownFrog** » 07 Jul 2012, 19:48

I'm glad you're having success with basil now - love your thread title! Our basil is decidedly slow this year, despite pinching out.

MissEllie · Post by **MissEllie** » 07 Jul 2012, 20:14

Thanks for the tip, my basil always turned out the same as yours Linda so will give this a go )t'