I replace about half of them every year with fresh seedlings ... if nothing has volunteered.

Yeah, I was told because of our warm climate I should see the plant grow for 3-5 years.

I did, however, germinate about 70ish seeds I took from flowers that had dried off and I had kept. I did it on Sunday and they've about all germinated. I put them in the baggy on top of my fridge where there's a constant warmish temperature. 3 to a pot?

I have no idea what I'm going to do with all that basil.

Pesto! I also love basil and tomatoes in a grilled cheese sandwich. Basil micro greens are also fun to play with and add to salads or pasta.

Toss them into a salad, use them instead of lettuce or as part of the lettuce on a sandwich ... it's the "Other" green leafy vegetable.