Growing Basil

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12 Aug 13 Johan Moll (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Good day I am a small scale bee hobbyist, I have 40 full bee brood boxes and am looking for a plant to plant that have a lot of pollen and nectar. A fiend told me that wild basil is the best plant to plant to help the bees produce the best honey during nectar flow. Maybe you can assist me with info to help my hobby grow. Johan
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05 Sep 22 Vin (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Try get hold of Asian basil. It's easy to grow from seed and the bees love it!
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25 Sep 19 Niko (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Good day Johan A great and easy to maintain alternative is lavender. It is easy to grow require very little water and the bees just love it
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