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Eblana

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Basil
« on: April 10, 2013, 22:28 »
I planted some basil seed yesterday in modules but the seed was small so I put about 4 or 5 seeds in each module.  If/When they germinate should I leave them as is with 4 or 5 plants in each module or should I prick them out into individuals.  I want to plant them in the border in the PT under my tomatoes.

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Re: Basil
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2013, 22:33 »
Blimey, you've got more patience than I have with sowing leeks.

I sow mine in a seed tray then transplant in clumps to other seed trays, grow on and plant out.
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Basil
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2013, 22:37 »
Ditto!  ;)

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Re: Basil
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2013, 22:42 »
I have done that ( 2 or 3 seeds per module) with basil as well as by the seed tray and then plant as clump method and also by sowing direct into ground thinly. Leaving 2 or 3 as a clump is no problem. Growing close to tomatoes is a good idea - seems to deter whitefly a little ( I find tagentes is much better) but also my OH knows where to find basil come the tomato soup etc season starting. So go for it.
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