Lillie Nelson

If you are pretty sure the holes in your leafy vegetables were caused by insects or slugs, they should be safe to eat, as long… Read More »Is It Ok To Eat Basil Leaves With Holes?

Does Basil Repel Roaches? Substances in certain plants are known to affect insects’ sensors. Basil has four of these substances, making it a good repellent… Read More »Does Basil Repel Roaches?

Black spots on basil leaves are most commonly caused by 1) leaf miners feeding and/or leaving droppings on the leaves such thrips, aphids 2) fungi… Read More »What Are The Little Black Dots On My Basil?

Basil contains a chemical, estragole, which has caused liver cancer in laboratory mice. Bleeding disorders: Basil oils and extracts might slow blood clotting and increase… Read More »What Are The Side Effects Of Basil?

The fastest, most organic way to get spider mites off basil plants is to hose the plant down with a hard spray of water, being… Read More »How Do I Get Rid Of Spider Mites On My Basil Plant?

Insecticidal soaps are available in both ready-to-use spray bottles or as concentrate. If you use the former, shake the spray bottle and squirt the soap… Read More »How Do You Use Pesticides With Basil?

In addition to mint, most rats and mice are put off by strong herbal scents, such as basil, echinacea, garlic, and thyme. To keep away… Read More »Do Rats Like Basil Leaves?

Spray basil plants thoroughly with insecticidal soap, neem oil or azadirachtin-containing insecticide once a week in the early evening until the Japanese beetles are gone.… Read More »How Do You Keep Japanese Beetles From Eating Basil?

The signs of overwatering look a lot like underwatering. Basil leaves droop and wilt, and there may be yellow leaves at the base of the… Read More »How Do I Know If My Basil Is Overwatered?