>Can anyone give me some pointers on Basil culture? >What kind of soil, how much light, how much water, etc. Basil likes well drained soil, lots of sun, plenty of water (not drowning, but not dried/crumbly earth)... in short, the same environment as chiles. I had basil out the wazoo last year. It was in the same bed as the peppers, got the same light and treatment, and threatened to take over the garden. Just pinch off the seed-heads when they show, and harvest as needed. Scott... assuming you didn't mean Rathbone... KCK