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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 22, 2014
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    Is it only a stem poking through or does it have what appears to be a helmet on the top. This commonly happens, which prevent the leaves from opening up. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/seed-coat-stuck.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 2, 2014
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    It could simply be suffering from over watering. Rather than watering the plant every day, you should be allowing the soil to dry out some before giving it more. Too much water can lead to fungal issues and root rot. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sage/growing-sage-plant-indoors.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/signs-of-plants-affected-by-too-much-water.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 4, 2014
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    They may be damping off (which is caused by a fungus) or root rot if they were over watered. Make sure the drainage is good and add some fungicide to the soil to keep off the fungus.

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    Nikki on
    April 12, 2014
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    It may be aphids or a similar pest. You can treat the plants with a pesticide. As they are food plants, I like neem oil as it is organic, safe for people and beneficial bugs and effective on pests. This article may also be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    Sounds like a fungus, possible from too much moisture or even pests. Remove infected leaves and treat the plant with neem oil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 21, 2014
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    Since peppermint is in the mint family, it is a spreader with the likelihood of taking over surrounding plants/areas. Therefore, I would recommend planting the peppermint in a container (which can also be bottomless and sunk into the ground) to avoid this problem. As long the this plant is contained, then planting the others nearby should be ok, but I would not recommend planting them together in the same pot.

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    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    Just clip the plant back to encourage side growth and fullness.

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