8 Tips to Grow Better Basil
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Date: 2022-07-18
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Timothy
Great vid. I had no idea there were so many varieties of Basil. I have a question. I started Sweet Basil in the spring and it took off. literally as you know basil does. In a container with a very healthy soil good compost mixture and mulch layer on top. The basil grew to about 3 feet tall beautiful dark green leaves which I would pinch off and use, I would cut off any signs of bolting. This basil was on a heavy watering schedule and showed NO issues. Here the question. All of a sudden from the base of the basil the leaves started turning yellow and dropping off, within 2 to 5 days I had lost half of my gorgeous basil plant im not sure what it is what do you think? The plant lives in South East Georgia. I have been growing basil this way for over 10 years and never have had crop loss at this magnitude. I slowed my watering even though I don't think its a watering issue. I did inspect but didn't see any active bug infestation I did spread out the very large stalks and hose them down incase there was a bug or many bugs that I missed. Sweet basil is a stable in my garden/greenhouse and this has me stumped
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Great vid. I had no idea there were so many varieties of Basil. I have a question. I started Sweet Basil in the spring and it took off. literally as you know basil does. In a container with a very healthy soil good compost mixture and mulch layer on top. The basil grew to about 3 feet tall beautiful dark green leaves which I would pinch off and use, I would cut off any signs of bolting. This basil was on a heavy watering schedule and showed NO issues. Here the question. All of a sudden from the base of the basil the leaves started turning yellow and dropping off, within 2 to 5 days I had lost half of my gorgeous basil plant im not sure what it is what do you think? The plant lives in South East Georgia. I have been growing basil this way for over 10 years and never have had crop loss at this magnitude. I slowed my watering even though I don't think its a watering issue. I did inspect but didn't see any active bug infestation I did spread out the very large stalks and hose them down incase there was a bug or many bugs that I missed. Sweet basil is a stable in my garden/greenhouse and this has me stumped
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Riley
I noticed you forgot to mention this. With sweet basils especially, I'm unsure if other basil types are affected by this, if you don't keep up with pruning it, the taller it gets, the lower portions of the stems grow woody and begin to loose their leafs, often without ever growing back on those wooded areas. Basically they become an ugly tree thing. It doesn't kill the plant, just. yeah, really, really ugly looking. I know because it happened to mine before I knew to be on top of the pruning. A small bit once a week is usually good, it just needs the top pruned to continue behaving.
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I noticed you forgot to mention this. With sweet basils especially, I'm unsure if other basil types are affected by this, if you don't keep up with pruning it, the taller it gets, the lower portions of the stems grow woody and begin to loose their leafs, often without ever growing back on those wooded areas. Basically they become an ugly tree thing. It doesn't kill the plant, just. yeah, really, really ugly looking. I know because it happened to mine before I knew to be on top of the pruning. A small bit once a week is usually good, it just needs the top pruned to continue behaving.
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Kimberly
My basil suddenly died a few days ago. It has had whiteflies for a little while which weren't too crazy, but definitely present. I hadn't changed the watering schedule, but one day it was looking limp, stem started browning and there seemed to be no saving it. It died within 24-48 hours. I'm not sure if it was an infection caused by the white flies, overwatering or underwatering and online sources haven't been much help
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My basil suddenly died a few days ago. It has had whiteflies for a little while which weren't too crazy, but definitely present. I hadn't changed the watering schedule, but one day it was looking limp, stem started browning and there seemed to be no saving it. It died within 24-48 hours. I'm not sure if it was an infection caused by the white flies, overwatering or underwatering and online sources haven't been much help
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Linda
If my basil accidentally goes to seed pods. I like to cut off the seed stalks and put them in a glass bottle. I really pack it in then cover with red wine vinegar and put in a sunny window. After a few weeks or a month or two it tastes incredible. Great for mixing with olive oil and dipping bread or in salad dressing or on fish. Its a great way to use those seed pods.
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If my basil accidentally goes to seed pods. I like to cut off the seed stalks and put them in a glass bottle. I really pack it in then cover with red wine vinegar and put in a sunny window. After a few weeks or a month or two it tastes incredible. Great for mixing with olive oil and dipping bread or in salad dressing or on fish. Its a great way to use those seed pods.
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Dominique
I have more then one Basil plant growing together (2-3 seeds) they are already in the ground but do I need to separate them? The leaves are turning alittle yellow from the begining of the leaves by the stream, can't find anything on this. I have used alfalfa meal and espoma fertilizer. I'm also in zone 10b. Love your videos!
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I have more then one Basil plant growing together (2-3 seeds) they are already in the ground but do I need to separate them? The leaves are turning alittle yellow from the begining of the leaves by the stream, can't find anything on this. I have used alfalfa meal and espoma fertilizer. I'm also in zone 10b. Love your videos!
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Olga
This is so cool i got Italian basil and the pruning would be a nice tip and online I checked if the basil would send roots if put in water and they said yes so we put it in and it did not work so I think Ill try again I thing I did not give it enough light. Again thanks so much fir this video and it was very interesting!
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This is so cool i got Italian basil and the pruning would be a nice tip and online I checked if the basil would send roots if put in water and they said yes so we put it in and it did not work so I think Ill try again I thing I did not give it enough light. Again thanks so much fir this video and it was very interesting!
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Samantha
I need help with my mints. Its summer time now in Las Vegas and Im growing on a shaded balcony but both my mints stopped growing. Now they are just little stumps. But they dont want to come out of the ground. Im hoping once it cools off maybe it comes back. Im not sure if it bolted or not due to the heat.
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I need help with my mints. Its summer time now in Las Vegas and Im growing on a shaded balcony but both my mints stopped growing. Now they are just little stumps. But they dont want to come out of the ground. Im hoping once it cools off maybe it comes back. Im not sure if it bolted or not due to the heat.
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Karen
This is the first time I ever really felt like pursuing a sponsor. I want bougie new basil strains to up my cooking game!
I SO appreciate seeing the trimming and defoliation process on multiple types of basil. It really is a super fast grower. Idk it discouraged deer. Thats a bonus.
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This is the first time I ever really felt like pursuing a sponsor. I want bougie new basil strains to up my cooking game!
I SO appreciate seeing the trimming and defoliation process on multiple types of basil. It really is a super fast grower. Idk it discouraged deer. Thats a bonus.
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Cattastroficka
I grew basil in my kitchen all winter. First time! I figured it would die but it didnt! I used to grow many herbs every summer but realized I only really used the basil. So last summer thats all I grew (herb wise. I also grow Thai basil for pho. Im binging your videos.
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I grew basil in my kitchen all winter. First time! I figured it would die but it didnt! I used to grow many herbs every summer but realized I only really used the basil. So last summer thats all I grew (herb wise. I also grow Thai basil for pho. Im binging your videos.
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Anya
I believe I have an African Blue Basil, totally love the pesto, I even use the soft tips of the young flowers.
Furthermore, you can make calming tea with the Basil, Lemon Grass and Mint with a dash of honey. Tip: do NOT drive after drinking the tea, you'll need a nap.
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I believe I have an African Blue Basil, totally love the pesto, I even use the soft tips of the young flowers.
Furthermore, you can make calming tea with the Basil, Lemon Grass and Mint with a dash of honey. Tip: do NOT drive after drinking the tea, you'll need a nap.
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missbeans
My absolute favorite is Mrs Burns Lemon Basil! Smells ahmaaazing and the bees LOVE the flowers. I plant them for the flowers and just to run my hands on them for the scent lol. This year I'm starting a new one for my husband who actually likes to eat basil.
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My absolute favorite is Mrs Burns Lemon Basil! Smells ahmaaazing and the bees LOVE the flowers. I plant them for the flowers and just to run my hands on them for the scent lol. This year I'm starting a new one for my husband who actually likes to eat basil.
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Ogre's
How do I get my sweet basil to grow TALLER? I pruned my two most mature plants and they are super bushy but not nearly as tall as I assumed they would be. What is the normal height for a sweet basil? (the one that Bonnie brand sells at lowes.
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How do I get my sweet basil to grow TALLER? I pruned my two most mature plants and they are super bushy but not nearly as tall as I assumed they would be. What is the normal height for a sweet basil? (the one that Bonnie brand sells at lowes.
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Paul
The manufacturer of Amazel Basil doesnt have a local retailer to me. If the seeds are organic, can you tell me where I can purchase the seeds. Thanks. Excellent presentation. I learned a lot about Basil I had no idea about. Thank you
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The manufacturer of Amazel Basil doesnt have a local retailer to me. If the seeds are organic, can you tell me where I can purchase the seeds. Thanks. Excellent presentation. I learned a lot about Basil I had no idea about. Thank you
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Bfndlsl
Ive tried many times to grow basil both from seed and already started basil and every single time, it shrivels up and does within the week: / idk why! Im successful at like every other herb and plant except basil. Helpppp
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Ive tried many times to grow basil both from seed and already started basil and every single time, it shrivels up and does within the week: / idk why! Im successful at like every other herb and plant except basil. Helpppp
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Sweet
I have a lot of Sweet and Thai basil germinating, just cleared out a new bed space for my sunflowers. Do think it would be a good idea to plant some to cover the rest of the bed under and between the sunflowers?
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I have a lot of Sweet and Thai basil germinating, just cleared out a new bed space for my sunflowers. Do think it would be a good idea to plant some to cover the rest of the bed under and between the sunflowers?
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