Topping

An enormous amount of growth has occurred since my last update on the hydroponic sweet basil. As full as the tray is getting, it's safe to say that our project nears its conclusion! As is evident in this photograph, our objective- hydroponically growing basil from seed- was a success. I plan to 'top' the plants one more time to remove any flowers or buds that have begun to form as the basil bolts (i.e. the transition from the vegetative, to the generative or reproductive phase which we … [Read more...] about Basil Grow Journal Week 10 (4/16-4/23)