Basil

To collect seeds Wait for the flowers to start turning dry and brown. Snip off flower stems. Place into a paper bag and close. The… Read More »How Do You Get Basil Seeds From Flowers?

How Long Does Basil Last? On the countertop In the refrigerator Potted basil lasts for… Up to 3 months – Fresh cut basicl lasts for…… Read More »How Long Can You Keep Potted Basil?

five years. When stored properly, basil seed has a long shelf life, staying viable for up to five years. Do basil seeds get old? Here’s… Read More »How Long Do Basil Seeds Last?

If your basil is wilting due to lack of water, once corrected your basil plant should recover in 2 to 3 days. If the leaves… Read More »Can Basil Recover From Wilting?

Your indoor herbs, like your basil and cilantro plant, need water while you are gone so they can be kept alive. Simply overwatering them once… Read More »How Do You Keep Basil Alive On Vacation?

Can you use basil stems in pesto? Absolutely! The great thing about making pesto is that you can use the entire herb in the sauce.… Read More »Can You Eat Basil Stems In Pesto?

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?