Gita, actually I generally do very well with seeds. I've just had bad luck with this particular plant recently... 3 years ago I did not get ripe seeds before frost and was down to the end of my much-shared stash..I didn't start basil at all last year.. and this year my italian basil got flooded. I do have a few seeds left so that I can hopefully grow it next year, but I don't have enough for clump transplanting and sharing... I generally try to start 2 flats, cause this is the one everybody wants. I know basil seed is a pain to clean, and I appreciate your sharing it with me in the past... that's why I asked for uncleaned seed, so it would be easier. The 2013 seeds would be great -- thanks!
One of the advantages of sharing around favorite plants and seeds is that if you have a failure, somebody will likely be able to help you get some growing again!
