[Sadgit]

huh?

If 'broadcast' is the problem, it's refers to scattering of the seed over a wide(r) area, rather than in straight rows.

ah roger that, I understand now.. thanks

[Annie]

I used to grow in pots,then tried transplanting out when weather allowed with much better results,the leaves are hardier and grow better and stronger but only if you pick the leaves at first the way you would `pinch out`,after a few weeks,as the plants bushed out I took stems back a fair way as long as there were 2 leaves left to regrow,this seems to work better than taking small amounts,I didn`t try it until I read an article by  Jekka McVicar.

[WG.]

Thanks for the tips Annie

[WG.]

....especially the Thai variety 'cos I cook a lot of Thai curries.

Does Thai Basil grow as a perennial in the UK?  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil suggests that it might

[Biscombe]

I'm growing (and selling like hot cakes!) Thai, lemon, cinnamon, lime, sacred, genovese, minette, mammoth (the best!) and purple basil! (excuse spelling!)

[Biscombe]

whisky, don't know if they are perennial but you can easily take cuttings.

[agapanthus]

....especially the Thai variety 'cos I cook a lot of Thai curries.

Does Thai Basil grow as a perennial in the UK?  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil suggests that it might

I've grown Thai Holy Basil but have not eaten it. It is very pungent....smells very medicinal/perfumy...very overpowering, think it might be too strong for cooking but it's great for keeping aphids at bay.