Vegetables

Basil requires side shoots near main plant with some native soil (microflora) to grow well (Cuttings will not do, with or without leaves). You can… Read More »Will Basil Grow Back Without Leaves?

The best way to fix leggy seedlings is give them more light, ASAP! This could mean adding a supplemental grow light if you’re not using… Read More »How Do You Fix Leggy Basil Seedlings?

If you only need a few leaves, pinch them off where the leaf meets the stem. Harvest from the top of the plant so more… Read More »Where Do You Cut Basil Off The Plant?

How to grow more basil from leggy basil seedlings Start with leggy basil seedlings that are at least 15 cm (6 inches) tall. Cut all… Read More »How Do You Plant Leggy Basil Seedlings?

‘Basil Tree’ is a non-stop harvest plant. The grafted basil will develop a real woody trunk and a massive “Ball head”. It can be grown… Read More »Can Basil Grow Into A Tree?

For plants like parsley, you can cut the flower stalk off and pinch back the plant to encourage foliage growth. The same goes for basil.… Read More »How Do You Fix Bolting Basil?

If your basil plant has grown too tall, then pinch the stem back to above to above where new tiny leaves are forming to encourage… Read More »What Do I Do If My Basil Is Too Tall?

Compost provides an excellent base for basil and is at the heart of organic gardening. If you’re planting seeds or transplanting grown plants, mix a… Read More »What Natural Fertilizer Is Good For Basil?

Woody basil plants simply mean that the plant is protecting itself from the dipping temps. If you bring it inside, give it plenty of light.… Read More »Why Does My Basil Get Woody?