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Forum: Article: Get the most from your herbs I: Pinch, pinch, pinch!Replies: 1, Views: 7
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mick01
peterborough
United Kingdom

July 08, 2009
05:36 AM

Post #6792200

Thanks for the tips on pinching out Basil. My plants are usually very leggy and I usually just pick the odd leaf to use
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)

July 08, 2009
09:55 AM

Post #6792782

You're welcome! Hopefully you'll have bushy rather than leggy plants this year, and you'll have enough tender new leaves to make some pesto if you'd like. :-)


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