Planting A Snippet Off Basil

I have a healthy basil I raised from piece of basil from my garden last fall. Will it loose its strength if I repeat and plant a pice of it in the garden this spring??

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 05/26/2025 @ 12:47 pm

It should do fine and keep its strength as long as it's given proper light, water, and fertilizer. Here is more about propagating basil:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/propagating-basil.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/information-on-how-to-grow-basil-indoors.htm ^[2]

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