Freeze is on it way! Pull Basil? in the Southwest Gardening forum

Nov 16, 2014 8:13 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Gina
(Zone 9a)
"Man does not live by bread alone..

Hi SW Gardeners!

I awoke this morning to howling winds (20 mph) and a freeze advisory for tonight. I have a purple basil bush in the raised beds that I'm hoping to keep over the winter. I don't know if it's possible, tho. It's less than one year old but stands at least 2 feet tall and wide. Will a cardboard box & fabric keep it from tonight's freeze, or should I pull it completely?

Any advise is greatly appreciated!

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quietyard

Nov 16, 2014 10:13 AM CST

Name: Linda
Tucson, Arizona

Good Morning Gina.

Just checking in before heading for church. I do not have that much experience on growing basil but did do a Google search and it is definitely considered a tropical type plant so I would cover it well if you are about to freeze !

" And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden" Genesis 2:8

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GinaY86441

Nov 16, 2014 11:09 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Gina
(Zone 9a)
"Man does not live by bread alone..

Blessings, Linda! Thank you! Enjoy your worship!

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lovemyhouse

Nov 16, 2014 12:31 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Gina, you might also post the question on one of these forums:

Ask a Question
http://garden.org/forums/view/...

Edibles and Preserving
http://garden.org/forums/view/...

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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GinaY86441

Nov 20, 2014 9:11 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Gina
(Zone 9a)
"Man does not live by bread alone..

Thank you for the reply, Debra. I was able to save half the basil and 1/3 of the beans. No impact on the cabbage, peas, onions or beets, though!