Heirloom Question

[Toolage 87]

Hi all. I recently bought 4 different kinds of heirloom basil seeds with out knowing that they were heirloom and I was wondering if I can create seeds of them and have them stay heirloom?

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

Yes you can. Just be very, very, extra careful not to cross pollinate between the different varieties. I suggest growing and breeding one at a time unless you have a very large property to grow on.

 

[Toolage 87]

Thanks. If 2 of them that are heirloom pollinate each other is it still heirloom and if not what makes a plat a heirloom?

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

Then you would have a hybrid, losing its heirloom status.

 

[doobiemizer]

Thanks. If 2 of them that are heirloom pollinate each other is it still heirloom and if not what makes a plat a heirloom?

Heirloom just usually refers to " older" plant strains/varieties; that have been kept pure and isolated from others , not a specific designation per se. See it alot with most garden plants . I am surprised it hasnt creeped into cannabis culture more , for marketing purposes

 

[Toolage 87]

What makes a plant a heirloom exactly and is it possible to make my own heirloom seeds?

Years that plant has been kept alive for. How many generations the type is at. I have tried to find that out and can't get a straight answer.

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

Yes over time you could create your own heirloom. Its somewhat of a subjective term.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heirloom_plant be sure to read the requirements section...

 

[Toolage 87]

I was wondering if Basil is like mint in the way of if you plant 2 different kinds of basil plants in 1 spot and their roots grow into each others if that will change their taste

 

[RyanTheRhino]

don't think so, but maybe the oils in the ;leafs might rub off on each other. but i don't think they are that oily

 

[Toolage 87]

I have another question for you guys and gals so instead of making a new thread I will as it here since it falls under this for the seeds that I bought.

If I chose to let the Basil to produce seeds and harvest them when they are ready will the basil plant stay alive after its done its flowering period or will it die after?

 

[RyanTheRhino]

I know most herbs will die come full summer heat

 

[Toolage 87]

I know most herbs will die come full summer heat

Well they will be grown indoors so they won't die from the full summer heat.

 

[Vindicated]

In the USA most gardeners consider heirloom to mean any strain that existed before Columbus discovered America. The Wikipedia article makes it seem like there is a big debate but there really isn't. Maybe in Europe and other countries or with some strains there is a debate but overall and for simplicity its anything existing before Columbus came to America (and exactly how, when, in and what he discovered is another debate entirely)

 

[mellokitty]

in my experience they just senesce and die after seed harvest.... i usually wait until they're crispy dead before i harvest seeds too.
but, that's outdoor basil.... i have no idea what it would do if you could keep it at a decent temp and turn the light cycle around.

 

[Toolage 87]

I would like to thank everyone that has spent the time to answer my questions. As for the whole Basil plants still living after they flower will be a thing we can possably find out once I have a little better setup to grow in.

 

[doobiemizer]

I have another question for you guys and gals so instead of making a new thread I will as it here since it falls under this for the seeds that I bought. If I chose to let the Basil to produce seeds and harvest them when they are ready will the basil plant stay alive after its done its flowering period or will it die after?

My thai basil, and sweet lemon Danni strains die, here in the midwest. I don't know ,if you live in Miami or near the equator

 

[Toolage 87]

My thai basil, and sweet lemon Danni strains die, here in the midwest. I don't know ,if you live in Miami or near the equator

Wee that's the problem most people grow out side. I don't really have that choice so I have to grow indoors for that reason so they might not die after they flower or they will die I have no idea.

If you take a look at my Indoor Herb Garden link in my sig you will see why I am curious if the ones I bought the seed packs of will die or not after flowering.
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