Basil Plant Care

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!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Basil flowers are a common occurrence for basil plants, and it can be difficult to prevent them from flowering. However, there are some things you can do to encourage the growth of more basil leaves instead! In this blog post we will talk about why basil plants flower and what gardeners can do to prevent …

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Dry soil is the most common reason for a basil plant wilting. If your basil plant is drooping or wilting, check the soil and reconsider your watering schedule. If you can’t solve it with a simple change in watering, keep reading for the most common reasons for wilted basil. Basil is one of the most …

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