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- Q.Basil Problems - My basil keeps getting holes in the leaves and/or black spots on the leaves. What is the cause, and how ...
- Q.Basil Problem - I have planted purple basil indoors and it has germinated and is now around 1" tall. However, I have noticed ...
- Q.Herbs, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley - Is it best to plant herbs in pots due to the fact that some plants tend to grow and take ...
- Q.Cilantro/Basil - Will rabbits eat the cilantro and basil in my garden? Also, in the area are many deer, chipmunks, and squirrels. ...
- Q.Growing Herbs - Is it all right to plant basil, sage, cilantro, and thyme together in one strawberry pot? If not, what would ...
- Q.Basil Seedlings - I am growing basil indoors from seeds. I have sprouted the seeds and planted them in a seed starter. For ...
- Q.Basil Has Some Tan Spots - I just planted some small basil plants in my raised bed and also a small pot. I noticed some of ...
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Anonymous on
March 27, 2011Q.Basil Problems
My basil keeps getting holes in the leaves and/or black spots on the leaves. What is the cause, and how do I stop it from happening?
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Nikki on
March 28, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This is most likely caused by the flea beetle. Here is more information:
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- Asked by
danos on
April 6, 2011Q.Basil Problem
I have planted purple basil indoors and it has germinated and is now around 1" tall. However, I have noticed that it has not grown for nearly 2 weeks (it was planted 4 weeks ago) and also seems to being cut off at soil level. The cuttings look clean (i. e. not wilted, spotted, have visible aphids). It seems like something is cleanly cutting it at soil level. Does anyone know what this could be and how to treat it? The seeds were planted in sterile potting compost. yp
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 7, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, it does sound as if the seedlings are damping off. The above article will help with that.
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vdarr1darr on
October 27, 2012A.sounds like damping off. need great drainage
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halima on
April 29, 2011A.no one is anwer the q i asked
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Anonymous on
April 7, 2011A.This article can help you with preventing damping off:
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danos on
April 6, 2011A.Thank you . I looked up both of these and think it may be damping off. I will start again and not overwater.
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Betty1935 on
April 6, 2011 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 19, 2011Q.Herbs, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley
Is it best to plant herbs in pots due to the fact that some plants tend to grow and take over everything else in the garden?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Only a few herbs are invasive and these would be mint and lemon balm. The rest are well behaved. But you can grow them in pots or in the ground, whichever is more convenient for you. They do well in either place.
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Briarkat on
April 26, 2011A.Nikki is correct but keep in mind that once cilantro flowers it can and will reseed itself unless you pinch off the flowers.
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Anonymous on
April 21, 2011Q.Cilantro/Basil
Will rabbits eat the cilantro and basil in my garden? Also, in the area are many deer, chipmunks, and squirrels.
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, they will eat them if they discover they are there. These articles will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/how-to-keep-rabbits-out-of-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/chipmunk-control-eliminating-chipmunks-from-your-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
April 22, 2011Q.Growing Herbs
Is it all right to plant basil, sage, cilantro, and thyme together in one strawberry pot? If not, what would be the best combo?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Basil, sage and thyme are ok in the same pot. I would put the cilantro in a pot of its own because it dies off quickly and needs to be replanted frequently.
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Anonymous on
April 29, 2011Q.Basil Seedlings
I am growing basil indoors from seeds. I have sprouted the seeds and planted them in a seed starter. For soil I mixed a bag of manure with a bag of potting soil and the soil from a pot that I used in the past. I have a 150-watt bulb. How often and how much water should I give them? How much light should I give them every day?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 30, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/growing-basil-seeds.htm
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Anonymous on
April 30, 2011Q.Basil Has Some Tan Spots
I just planted some small basil plants in my raised bed and also a small pot. I noticed some of the leaves in both spots are starting to turn tan/brown. Is this too much sun? Not enough water? Please let me know so that I can transfer them if need be, while they are still young.
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 2, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It may be sun scald. This happens when plants are not hardened off before they are brought outside. It should pass. This article will explain more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/how-to-harden-off-your-seedlings.htmWas this answer useful?00
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