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is this the start of flowering for basil?

sinderyt151R93x17HKsinderyt151R93x17HK Posts: 99
in Fruit & veg
some of my basil is starting to get this small thing on the top, is that the flower that im supposed to remove if i just want leafs? (pruning) 

Indoor grower due to our cold climate in Norway

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  • tui34tui34 Posts: 3,493
    Hi there - could well be - or more leaves.  Maybe wait a little more before you pinch it off.  I am currently growing Mammouth Basil in a tub.  Never had this variety before - always grown common Basil.  
    A good hoeing is worth two waterings.

  • tui34tui34 Posts: 3,493
    A late season herb garden.  Basil, parsley and some cutting onions.  I sowed strawberry mint in the little flower pot but nothing has surfaced.
    A good hoeing is worth two waterings.

  • sinderyt151R93x17HKsinderyt151R93x17HK Posts: 99
    edited September 2020
    Growing Holy basil,Thai basil and Lemon basil in the same pot inside with a grow lamp, but the Holy basil is growing a bit faster then the rest and is starting to get this thing on the top but i guess il wait a bit more then. 
    Indoor grower due to our cold climate in Norway
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - it's trying to flower
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Pinch out the top.
  • tui34tui34 Posts: 3,493
    Lemon basil sounds delicious!
    A good hoeing is worth two waterings.

  • sinderyt151R93x17HKsinderyt151R93x17HK Posts: 99
    tuikowhai34 said:
    Lemon basil sounds delicious!
    Better with Lemon basil in asian food then using lime juice, gives a better taste.

    But if its going to flower stage does it mean i can start harvesting it when i need it for food without hurting the basil? like chop of the stem with the 4 leafes under the flower that i just snipped off now. its about 17cm tall and been growing inside with grow lamp for about 4 weeks now, Heat cable around the pot and heater in room so the temprature stays around 24-28C in dirt and room.

    At the red marker, cut there to harvest it? 
    Indoor grower due to our cold climate in Norway
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Yes, if you cut it like that, it should send out side shoots with more leaves on.
  • tui34tui34 Posts: 3,493
    Yes.  I agree.  It will strengthen the plant too.
    A good hoeing is worth two waterings.

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