Basil leaves eaten

Question

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.

Answer 1

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