I Have A Basil Plant I Just Bought It And It’s Dead Already. How Do You Maintain And Revive A Basil Plant?

Question

I got roughly 3 days ago watered it once and it’s dead already. I never had much of Green Thumb but it’s still amazing how quickly I can kill things. I think I may have over watered it but the soil was already dry due to being in a store. It looked extremely healthy when first purchased.

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Answer 1

That does appear to be overwatering, and a lack of light.

At this point, it will be better to start over. Recovery will take a long time, and even a seed grown basil will grow faster than it will take this to recover.

These articles will help you with the care of basil in the future:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-watering-tips.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/information-on-how-to-grow-basil-indoors.htm