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Post by lemonora on Jun 20, 2024 8:27:15 GMT
Hope everyone is doing well ๐ฅ๐
Basil isnโt really always available here especially organic, so when I found it I got some and the buds loved it fresh, but I have to find a way to store it, I tried freezing it (washing and chopping in food processor and freezing) but it smelled different afterwards and they didnโt really like it that much (I added a bit in their vegetable meal) should I try drying it? And just add a bit into their vegetable meal every once in a while instead of frozen?
any input would be appreciated ๐
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Post by Loz on Jun 20, 2024 8:33:08 GMT
I would try dried over frozen, especially if, as you've found, the basil smells different after freezing.
I've noticed that some of my budgies prefer the veggies when they've had a chance to dry out a little. Not sure how that would apply if they were completely dried, mind.
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Post by lemonora on Jun 21, 2024 8:55:52 GMT
I would try dried over frozen, especially if, as you've found, the basil smells different after freezing. I've noticed that some of my budgies prefer the veggies when they've had a chance to dry out a little. Not sure how that would apply if they were completely dried, mind. Thanks Loz ๐ I will definitely try drying soon thanks again I appappreciate your help ๐
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jun 21, 2024 9:16:38 GMT
I'm not sure what freezing does to basil to make it smell different. Like loz's, mine often eat the basil when it's dried out a bit too.
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Jun 21, 2024 16:23:34 GMT
Can you get a basil plant and let it grow inside? Mine grows well in my kitchen.
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Post by Loz on Jun 21, 2024 16:47:07 GMT
Can you get a basil plant and let it grow inside? Mine grows well in my kitchen. That's what I do. Of course, I have a chocobo who shreds a pot every day of the week.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jun 21, 2024 16:55:25 GMT
I do this too. Nice to see you tweetiepiesmomCan you get a basil plant and let it grow inside? Mine grows well in my kitchen.
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Post by lemonora on Jun 22, 2024 7:56:12 GMT
I'm not sure what freezing does to basil to make it smell different. Like loz 's, mine often eat the basil when it's dried out a bit too. Thanks will definitely try drying it soon ๐๐
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Post by lemonora on Jun 22, 2024 7:57:10 GMT
Can you get a basil plant and let it grow inside? Mine grows well in my kitchen. I tried once but sadly it didnโt survive I guess the weather here doesnโt help (Saudi Arabia)
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jun 22, 2024 8:08:58 GMT
Is it too humid?
Basil is a very thirsty plant.
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Post by Loz on Jun 22, 2024 8:55:58 GMT
If the basil is exposed to Saudi heat (or air conditioning!), it will quickly dry out. Not an option unless you create a special environment for growing it.
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Post by lemonora on Jun 23, 2024 17:10:04 GMT
Is it too humid? Basil is a very thirsty plant. No not humid dry and hot
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Jun 24, 2024 7:34:49 GMT
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Post by puttanddough on Jun 24, 2024 7:50:46 GMT
Dried basil works great for my birds. They seem to prefer it over frozen.
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Post by lemonora on Jun 25, 2024 16:14:07 GMT
Thank you all for your replies and help I really appreciate itโค๏ธ
I will give them dried ๐
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Post by lemonora on Jun 26, 2024 13:18:31 GMT
Same thing goes for mint? Should I wash and dry organic mint and sprinkle on their veggie meals occasionally too?
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