[perfmode]

i’ve had great results growing basil. I had a plant we named Harry, who thrived in Palo Alto despite erratic care. Harry would drink as much water as we could give it and would be visibly wilted when thirsty. Otherwise, incredibly happy sitting in the sun and producing leaves.

[vram22]

>i’ve had great results growing basil. I had a plant we named Harry,

Wow, really cool idea, naming individual plants. Much better than the pet rock concept ;) Going to give it a try, next time I plant something. Related, as a kid doing organic gardening, I once read a book called Talk To Your Plants. Just searched for it:

https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Your-Plants-Jerry-Baker/dp/B000H...

That's the one, I'm pretty sure. There is also this one which I have not read:

https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Your-Plants-Will-Eisner/dp/08973...

[Pfhreak]

I'm in the Pacific Northwest, and I've had mixed experience with basil. I'm trying to grow it hydroponically at home now, and it seems to be going pretty well.

[jrumbut]

Yeah basil really takes well to that kind of setup and has the ability, given sufficient light, to grow so vigorously that it creates a wide band of acceptable fertilizer levels which can be a real challenge.