I have some Pesto Perpetuo basil that has managed to survive our wet, damp summer outside and then my neglect once we had some warm weather. It smells delicious and is just beginning to grow well in its pot. Since it doesn't bloom it is said to do OK as an indoor plant with adequate light. Just wondering if anyone here has had experience with this basil that they might like to share. Temperature and light demands are some of my concerns.
I have read that is requires Full Sun, so if you grow it indoors put it in front of a full sun window...I would think that also means it requires heat too. Also, Ocimum × citriodorum 'Pesto Perpetuo' (it's full botanical name) is not in our database...would you be so kind as to suggest it so I can get it entered....then you could upload a photo too
Thanks Toni! Looks like I will give it a try for over-wintering, but will have to do some room prep. It is a plant that smells soooo good!
I have heard that the taste is much better than regular Basil, loosing none of it's flavor in cooking. Don't forget that Basil will root very easily in water too in case you want to have more than one plant through the winter into next spring.
