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- Q.Healthy Basil Plant Leaves Turn Dark And Die - Leaves on my beautiful thriving basil plant suddenly-almost overnight-darkened and died. Even the plants from cuttings that I rooted in ...
- Q.Growing Basil Indoors - How long will a store bought basil plant last in the house? Can you replant it for larger growth?
- Q.Basil Plant - If a sweet basil plant has fusarium wilt, can the leaves be eaten or are they unsafe? Stems of good ...
- Q.Fungicide On Herbs - I accidentally used the wrong spray on my Basil and coriander plants. I used Bayer Garden Fungus Fighter Disease control ...
- Q.Basil - Something is nibbling the edges of leaves on basil plant. Not holes and not lacey.
- Q.Growing Basil - My daughter brought home a beautiful sprig of basil from the farmers market and it has been in a glass ...
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Anonymous on
July 1, 2016Q.drying basil
Do I put the basil inside a bag with holes and tie together with stems and bag?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 2, 2016A.Yes, that is a great way to dry Basil.
Here is a link with a great tutorial.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/drying-basil.htmJust a note, if your growing and drying lots of herbs investing in a dehydrator may be worth it. The herbs dry quickly and retain nice color. You can do large bunches quite quickly.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
July 8, 2016Q.Healthy basil plant leaves turn dark and die
Leaves on my beautiful thriving basil plant suddenly-almost overnight-darkened and died. Even the plants from cuttings that I rooted in water and then planted were beautiful and then turned dark and shriveled. I've been growing basil for 60 years and have never seen this happen. Thank you in advance for hopefully providing an answer. Mickey Bezjak
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 9, 2016A.This is most likely Bacterial Leaf Spot.
Damp growing conditions and lack of air circulation can be contributing factors. Keeping water from splashing unto the leaves can help.
Here is a link that explains this issue.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm
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sandala62 on
July 25, 2016
sparks nevadaQ.Growing basil indoors
How long will a store bought basil plant last in the house? Can you replant it for larger growth?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 26, 2016A.With proper care your plant can last years.
Here is a link to refresh you on the are requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/information-on-how-to-grow-basil-indoors.htm
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Anonymous on
July 30, 2016Q.basil plant
If a sweet basil plant has fusarium wilt, can the leaves be eaten or are they unsafe? Stems of good size on basil plant - which was grown probably in a greenhouse and which I purchased at supermarket have dark brown spots inside of stems and the plant is collapsing and green leaves just falling off stems.
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kh0001 on
July 31, 2016A.I'm sorry your Basil plant isn't doing well!
You can still harvest and dry the leaves that don't have any spots on them, but unfortunately there's no remedy for fusarium wilt, so the plant will need to be destroyed, and if it's in the ground, you can't plant other Basil or mint plants in that area for 2-3 years.
This article may give you some additional information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm
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Anonymous on
August 3, 2016Q.Fungicide on herbs
I accidentally used the wrong spray on my Basil and coriander plants. I used Bayer Garden Fungus Fighter Disease control when I thought I was using their Organic Bug Fee to get rid of aphids. Just grabbed the bottle without looking! Will they be really unsafe to use in cooking now? Many thanks.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 3, 2016A.Wash the basil carefully and it should be just fine.
Always read the labels and adhere to any instructions of the product you are using.
Most products have a consumer information contact and will be happy to answer product questions.Neem OIl is a safe product to use in your garden next time you need a fungicide. It works as both an insecticide and fungicide, is safe for people, pets and bees!
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Seschwartz on
August 22, 2016
Richland washingtonQ.Basil
Something is nibbling the edges of leaves on basil plant. Not holes and not lacey.
Answered by
Alisma on
August 23, 2016
Certified ExpertA.It could be earwigs, since they will eat the edges of leaves. See this article:
http://extension.usu.edu/htm/faq/faq_q=215
Also keep checking the plants at different times of day in case you can catch them in the act.
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Rebruf on
September 16, 2016
Haymarket, VA 20169 (indoors)Q.Growing Basil
My daughter brought home a beautiful sprig of basil from the farmers market and it has been in a glass of water to root. Roots are appearing and looks ready to plant; however, my counter top is covered with tiny black specks. I see no spots or damage to the leaves of the plant. I have googled and noted others ask about the black specs but only their other problems are addressed. Help! What are they? Thank you, Vicki I uploaded photos but am not seeing them. Not sure if they attached.
- Answered by
Alisma on
September 16, 2016
Certified ExpertA.It is possible that what you are seeing is insect feces or even sooty mold due to honeydew (secretions from some insects, like aphids). Check the basil leaves and stem carefully for any signs of bugs.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
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