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- Q.My Basil Is Turning Yellow - I have a basil plant, and it's planted in a pot. I have almost tried everything except fertilizing it. I ...
- Q.Disease - The leaves on my basil plants have black spots and I don't know how to rid my basil plants of ...
- Q.Transplanting - I transplanted my basil. Now the leaves are droopy. Did I overwater it?
- Q.Indoor Basil Stinks Like Cat Urine - Many investigations tell me basil indoors will smell like cat urine. I was also told some kinds don't. Can you ...
- Q.Panchagavya Is A Boon Or Curse To Newly Born Tulasi Plant - I just planted tulasi seeds in pots and they sprouted and grew some 5-10 cm long. I used panchagavya as ...
- Q.House Growing Tip - How long should basil plants need lighting under a plant light indoors?
- Q.Leaves Being Eaten - Three days ago I planted a number of organic seedlings. Since then, the leaves of the basil, eggplant, and particularly ...
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Ibrahim Hamoda on
September 20, 2016Q.My basil is turning yellow
I have a basil plant, and it's planted in a pot. I have almost tried everything except fertilizing it. I tried to give it a lot of water and I tried less water, and it keeps getting yellow, then falls off. What should I do?
Answered by
Alisma on
September 21, 2016
Certified ExpertA.It looks like your basil plant has grown very large for the pot it's in and needs some pruning. Basil leaves can turn yellow when they get old, which happens when the plants aren't trimmed very often. To improve the plant's health, you could trim them back as explained in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/pruning-back-basil-plants.htm
And you can use the leaves that you prune off in cooking. After pruning, give the plant less water than usual, since it will have fewer leaves to use the water. Make sure the soil gets almost dry before you water again.
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- Asked by
garvinjohny on
November 10, 2016Q.Disease
The leaves on my basil plants have black spots and I don't know how to rid my basil plants of that problem. My research has shown that it's a fungal disease. Can you help me find a solution?
- Answered by
Alisma on
November 10, 2016
Certified ExpertA.The most likely cause is bacterial leaf spot of basil. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm
https://uconnladybug.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/black-spots-on-basil-leaves/Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
bonnie.kirk on
November 10, 2016
61701Q.transplanting
I transplanted my basil. Now the leaves are droopy. Did I overwater it?
- Answered by
Alisma on
November 10, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Droopy leaves after transplanting are very common, and the plant will likely recover if it's watered every day until it is established:
Overwatering is less likely with plants planted in the ground, unless your drainage is quite poor. In that case you would see water puddling and taking a long time to soak into the soil.
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Anonymous on
December 29, 2016Q.indoor basil stinks like cat urine
Many investigations tell me basil indoors will smell like cat urine. I was also told some kinds don't. Can you shed some light on my problem? I brought a potted basil indoor this fall. Was doing great but noticed the smell right away. Did not smell up close. But filled the home with Stinko! Sheet the trial days trying to figure out why I dumped it outside. Any info would be great. Thanks for your time. Wayne from Michigan.
- Answered by
odourdoc on
October 9, 2020A.No that is incorrect. This is nothing to do with differences in perception. The cat pee odour in some basil species is well established and signals the presence of undesirable mercaptan compounds (also present in Sauv blanc wine and black currant bud and similar to cat pheromones).
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Downtoearthdigs on
December 29, 2016A.Some peoples sense of smell interprets the scent as the offensive odor of cat pee.
You can try different varieties of Basil that may be more pleasing to you. Thai Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Lemon Basil or Lime Basil may be options for you.
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Anonymous on
March 22, 2017Q.Panchagavya is a boon or curse to newly born Tulasi plant
I just planted tulasi seeds in pots and they sprouted and grew some 5-10 cm long. I used panchagavya as a fertilizer. But after an hour or 2 after the application when I checked on my plant, the leaves where the panchagavya got in contact while sprinkling on them turned a bit black. Is it going to harm my Tulasi?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 23, 2017A.Basil may need only a light fertilizer application. If the soil is of good quality, this is likely enough nutrition for the plant.
It sounds as if you burned the plants with direct contact from a fertilizer.Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/when-to-start-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/growing-basil-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/fertilizing-basil-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
swalch on
April 21, 2017
Cocoa Beach FloridaQ.House growing tip
How long should basil plants need lighting under a plant light indoors?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 24, 2017A.This will depend on the type of grow light you use.
This link will help you.
http://www.growing-basil.org/artificial-lighting-for-growing-basil/Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 11, 2017Q.Leaves being eaten
Three days ago I planted a number of organic seedlings. Since then, the leaves of the basil, eggplant, and particularly the zinnias have been attacked by something that finds them tasty. Any idea of culprits and what I can do about them, at least while the plants are smaller and more vulnerable?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 11, 2017A.There are a few pests that like to dine on Basil.
Here is a few articles that will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/holes-in-basil-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-leaves-are-curling.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmWas this answer useful?00
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