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Thought I'd save money by growing my own herbs on the windowsill.

Bought a basil plant from the grocery store for $3.99. It got huge, then all the leaves turned bitter overnight. My pesto tasted like medicine. Learned that basil bolts if it gets too hot. Anyone know a good, cheap herb that won't freak out in the sun?
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anna983
anna9832d ago
Oh man, that exact thing happened to me last year! It's so disappointing when you're excited for fresh herbs and they just turn on you. @amybarnes has a good point about rosemary, that stuff is tough as nails. I've had luck with thyme too, it seems to handle the heat without getting weird. Maybe give that a shot next.
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amybarnes
amybarnes2d ago
Try rosemary, mine survived a brutal summer on the balcony.
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