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Re: Basils: Finding different varieties

Hi, Tory,

You just answered your own question! :)  I just sprinkle the seeds on
the square and keep it moist until seedlings come up.  Another method
is the ol' tried and true paper towel.  Dampen a papertowel, set in the
seeds, allow them to sprout and plant them immediately (set the towel
in an opened plastic bag so it can still get air, but keep moisture
in).

If it works just sprinkling the seeds for you, I'd simply stick with
that!  Good luck!  --Gail


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>At 11:32 AM -0700 5/19/97, Gail Kremser wrote:
>>I've found that basils are extremely easy to grow directly from seed
>>(and so much cheaper than buying transplants) that you can grow a
>>dozen different varieties without any trouble--as long as you wait
>>for the season to warm up enough, that is.  :)
>
>HOW? I can never get them to germinate! Is it best to start indoors? I
>finally gave up on the sqft method of planting basil and sprinkled the rest
>of the packet in one square and have about ten plants coming up. *sigh*
>
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