First Basil Update

The seeds are up. Less than 20% of them, but considering that they are eight years old that is not so bad. The first ones were showing at 5 days and it seems probable that all the ones that were going to sprout have now sprouted. So far there does not seem to be a difference between the ones planted in Miracle-Grow seed-starting potting mix and those in Miracle-Grow organic choice potting mix.

Because there were at least 36 seeds in each pot there are plenty of seedlings. One pot was a total failure and has more planted in it as of yesterday and another pot has seven. There is still some of the seed left and I will plant it again next year to see if about the same number of seeds are viable or if there is a continued decline.