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- Q.Basil Leaves Eaten - I have always had a problem growing basil, different varieties. I usually buy plants and within a few days all ...
- Q.Leaves Dropping Pests - I have several houseplants that are losing healthy leaves and the new growth is very stunted. I have noticed bugs ...
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June 30, 2015Q.Picking basil for use
When I pick basil from the plant to use in food, where do I pick from? Off the top most leaves or from the bottom along the stem?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 1, 2015A.When harvesting, pinch off the stem right above where a pair of leaves are growing. While it really doesn't matter, the topmost portion is usually harvested first as the bottom eventually grows up to the top where it will be harvested at some point.
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June 30, 2015A.I always pinch from the top. I also pinch off flowers to prevent from re-seeding.
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PATCAKE on
June 30, 2015
7A or 6BQ.Growing basil indoors
What is the best way to move a basil plant (container) indoors after the summer?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 1, 2015A.Your Basil plants may be spent by the time the outdoor growing season ends, but you certainly can move the pots indoors.
Make sure they are pest free and provide a good amount of sunlight indoors.
Here are a couple of links for you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/information-on-how-to-grow-basil-indoors.htm
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July 8, 2015Q.Basil leaves eaten
I have always had a problem growing basil, different varieties. I usually buy plants and within a few days all of the leaves are eaten, at least they look like they are eaten. They're all shriveled up. I don't see anything on the leaves and nothing else in the garden is eaten.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 9, 2015A.The most common culprit for this is slugs. They love basil leaves. Read this article for some advice on getting rid of them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm
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July 8, 2015Q.Leaves dropping pests
I have several houseplants that are losing healthy leaves and the new growth is very stunted. I have noticed bugs on some of the plants in the soil after I water them. Also, any ideas how to get rid of white flies? They are on all of my outside pots of basil.
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rob1uk on
July 8, 2015 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 9, 2015Q.Pinching basil seedlings
I have new basil seedlings. For the first pinching of leaves, do I pinch just above the first immature leaves? Or should my first pinch be above the first full set of leaves?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 10, 2015 - Asked by
teresabornstein56 on
July 10, 2015
Florida KeysQ.keep Iguanas from eating my flowers and herbs
How do I keep Iguanas from eating my flowers and herbs... loves the basil. We are in a Marina and do not have the option of removing sidewalks or putting up fences from preventing a large iguana from eating our flowers and herbs... especially the basil. Is there any type of plant (like marigolds) we can plant that will keep them away? Will a plastic owl keep them out?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 11, 2015A.I have not been able to find any plants that deter Iguana.
Here are a few links for you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/iguana-control.htm
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July 14, 2015Q.Houseplant Basil leaves shrivel
I have a Basil plant inside with several hours of indirect sun. Many leaves consistently shrivel and die. Am I overwatering? I water about 1/2 cup every 2-3 days. Thank you.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 15, 2015A.They sound like they are being overwatered. This is either causing damping off or root rot. When you plant, make sure that you use a container that drains well and only water when the soil on top is dry to the touch.
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