Q.established basil plants
Very healthy plants but the leaves have recently started getting light in color.

Downtoearthdigs
Answered on September 9, 2015
Plants age and hot summer sunshine can fade or burn the leaves.
Pinching back the Basil plants regularly will keep them healthy and growing for most of the summer.
Here are some links that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/pruning-back-basil-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-scald-in-plants.htm
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