Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

General Topics => Gardening Section => Topic started by: Ally B on June 25, 2023, 12:25:39 PM

Title: Fly deterrent
Post by: Ally B on June 25, 2023, 12:25:39 PM

Does anyone know the name of the plants some restaurants have on the tables to deter flies.

Title: Re: Fly deterrent
Post by: George Warner on June 26, 2023, 14:37:19 PM

Its Basil, more for Mozzies I think. Not sure if it works either way!!

Title: Re: Fly deterrent
Post by: Ally B on June 26, 2023, 17:45:43 PM

Thanks George, just been told it's Greek Piccolini Basil. The restaurants don't use it as much as when I first went to Turkey. Love the smell.