my basil is about 15 inches high & covered in flowers..I have picked all I can use for now…so what now.

Should I just leave the basil in the garden as is,cut it back, or pull it out?

I do not know how to show an example with pictures as I am not very computer literate ?

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#1 Comment By DLarum On 05/29/2017 @ 9:24 pm

You should cut it back. I never let my basil plants flower. You can dry extra basil for later use. These articles should help http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/pruning-back-basil-plants.htm ^[1]
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