How to grow Basil in the Desert?

Question

I cook with Basil and use it daily, and it is hard to find here. How can I have the plant grow here in the heat?

Answer 1

http://home.ivillage.com/gardening/househerbs/0,,7fkh,00.html

http://www.gardening-guides.com/herbs/grow-basil.php

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/herbs/msg0610412615157.html?19


http://gardening.about.com/od/vegetablepatch/ht/window_herbs.htm...

if you wish more sites just type

'growing basil indoors'

on the google search site


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Answer 2

You can also grow basil indoors, just locate it in a sunny window. In the heat of the summer we reach temps of 114 or better in SoCal and I bring my herbs inside. I have shelves right under the windows where they can receive the sunlight they require and the basil does just fine. Nothing like growing and eating your own fresh basil!

Answer 3

You can grow it in pots and shade it for a little while each day. Bring it inside if the temp will drop below freezing at night.

Answer 4

indoors by a window, with plenty of water :-)

Answer 5

In a pot.