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Basil seedlings in biodegradable pots on wooden table.

How to Grow Basil Indoors

Basil Plant Care / By ftlob

If you’re ready to get started but don’t know how to grow basil indoors, this guide will outline all you need to begin growing basil in your home!

a hand holds a leaf to show black spots on basil

Why Are My Basil Leaves Turning Black? And How Can I Fix It?!

Basil Plant Care / By ftlob

Back spots on your basil plant? If you’re wondering why are your basil leaves turning black, here are 4 common causes, and what you can do about it. Basil is a summertime herb that is a favorite for many kitchen gardeners to grow. Its relatively simple and adds a tasty punch to your recipes. But …

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Brown Spots on Basil: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Basil Plant Care / By ftlob

Basil Gardeners Expert Guide to Brown Spots on Basil I How to Treat and Prevent Brown and Black Spots of Basil (+ Can You Eat Spotted Basil Leaves?) Whether you’ve been growing basil for years or this is your first plant, nothing is more frustrating than heading into your garden (or out onto your patio …

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fresh basil plants in paper bag pots on a windowsill. If you are going to propagate basil from cuttings, you need to start with a healthy basil plant. This image accompanies an article about how to propagate basil from cuttings

How to Propagate Basil from Cuttings

Basil Plant Care / By ftlob

Looking for an easy way to grow more basil for your kitchen, really quickly? It’s super simple to grow basil from cuttings! If you’re wondering how to propagate basil from cuttings, and get more basil, faster, without constant trips to the grocery store, keep reading for these step-by-step instructions. How to Propagate Basil from Cuttings …

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baked grapefruit salmon with grapefruit slices and basil chiffonade on a plate over brown rice with basil and grapefruit triangles strewn about

Simple Grapefruit Salmon with Basil Chiffonade

main dishes / By ftlob

This 6 ingredient grapefruit salmon is ready in 20 minutes, and creates a fresh, healthy, mouthwatering dish that’s packed with flavor and basil! Why You’ll Love this Grapefruit Salmon Recipe with Basil Chiffonade Grapefruit + Basil are a Match Made in Heaven Basil pairs well with a lot of different fruits, including strawberries, lemons, watermelons, …

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Side view of honey sriracha salmon fillets with basil, plated with basil leaves strewn about

Honey Sriracha Salmon with Basil

main dishes / By ftlob

This honey sriracha salmon recipe is the sweet and spicy salmon recipe you’ve been looking for all your life! The salmon glaze uses just 3 recipes, plus the fresh, sweet, and lightly spicy flavors of basil from your garden. With limited prep time, it’s a super easy weeknight meal, and the baked glaze salmon makes …

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Young basil seedlings growing out of the soil of a seed starting tray

How to Grow Basil from Seed

Basil Plant Care / By ftlob

If you’re anything like me, basil is one of the first culinary herbs you grew in your garden (or patio or kitchen!). It’s cheap, fairly easy to grow basil, versatile in its uses, and is, of course, delicious once you get to the coveted harvesting basil stage! Most beginner basil enthusiasts pick up an established …

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how often to water basil

How Often to Water Basil

Basil Plant Care / By ftlob

Basil plants are a staple in many gardens, herb planters, and kitchens, but as a tender annual, they’re notoriously finicky, too. Most basil enthusiasts know basil needs to be watered correctly or it will die, but how often should you water basil? If this your first time trying to grow basil, or you’ve been wondering …

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Holes in Basil Leaves Help: What is Eating my Basil?

Basil Plant Care / By ftlob

Has your basil plant been looking a little bit worse for wear lately? Maybe you’ve noticed small holes (or large ones) in your basil leaves. Or some yellowing of the plant. Or maybe you’ve caught a critter in the act, making a nice lunch out of your delicious basil leaves … and stealing your pesto …

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Bunch of fresh Greek Basil on a white kitchen table with pruning scissors.

How to Prune Basil: Tips for Pruning Basil to Maximize Yield

Basil Plant Care / By ftlob

Basil is a delicious, fragrant herb that can be used in many different types of dishes. However, if you’re not careful, basil will get too large and start to produce flowers instead of delicious leaves. This post offers advice on how to prune basil plants so they continue producing leaves for months, and you have …

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