Growing Basil

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24 May 18 Margaret (Australia - temperate climate)
Can you get a basil that grows in winter I get morning and northern sun my other herbs are growing great
25 May 18 Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I was given a basil plant yesterday - from up north Queensland. He said it flowered in the late winter - spring. Growing it for bee attraction. Will ask what it is called tomorrow.
14 Nov 18 Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
This plant is now a 1.2m ball of leaves and flower/seeds.
24 May 18 Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Basil is frost-tender and needs lots of sunlight

Can you get a basil that grows in winter I get morning and northern sun my other herbs are growing great

- Margaret

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