What's your question? Ask

Basil Plants

Q.Black Spots on Basil Leaves

Anonymous added on August 27, 2011 | Answered

We found numerous black spots on our basil leaves. We were going to harvest for drying. Are they safe to dry and use, or for freezing?

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on August 28, 2011

They are safe to eat. It is a fungus called black spot. It will not harm you and should not affect the flavor.

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Basil Plants
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK