What's your question? Ask

Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    samanthaadams90 on
    May 17, 2018
    A.

    is it fungus ?

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 17, 2018
    A.

    Yes, this appears to be Basil seedlings. Make sure you do not water over the top of the seedlings.
    These articles will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/growing-basil-seeds.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-watering-tips.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 20, 2018
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Can you include a photo? Is this outdoors, or indoors? If it is outdoors, what are the lowest, and highest temperatures that it recieves? These are most suited to full sun, but can tolerate some shade as well.

    Is this a green, or red/purple colored variety? Color loss can be different for each. Since it is being fertilized regularly, I would not suspect a deficiency. I could see a problem with the pH of the soil. Usually, a sprinkle of iron sulfate and dolomitic lime will take care of the soil pH.

    I will be more than glad to help, but some photos will give me a better idea of what Is going on.

    This article will help in the meantime: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    May 20, 2018
    A.

    The blue pot is too small to sustain enough root growth. Maybe you have plans to pot it up soon. It could be that daily watering is too much, especially since water will stand in the saucers under the plants. Weekly feeding may be too much as well but as long as you are following instructions on the label, it may be OK. You have toddler sized plants so you don't want to give them an adult dose of fertilizer. When you repot the blue one, see if the soil is wet; it should be damp but not soaked. Underwatering and overwatering cause the plant to wilt. Water when the top inch of soil is bone dry. That said, if you are in a hot climate and those are terra cotta pots, they can dry out very quickly. They can also allow the sun to overheat the roots. You covering the pot in aluminum foil to reflect heat from the sun . Repost if these suggestions don't help.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 25, 2018
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It sounds like you are going to have to remove the soil from the area, or container, if possible, and treat for a fungal infection.

    During wet seasons, or if overwatered just a little too much, these plants can suffer infections quite easily. Make sure the soil is almost completely dry between watering, as these are quite drought hardy.

    I would recommend treating the area, or fresh soil with dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur to help with spot treatment, and prevention for future infection. I give all of my plants these at least once per year for the same reason.

    This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 25, 2018
    A.

    This actually is due to too much sunlight. If your Basil is in containers you can keep them in am sun and afternoon shade. If they are planted out you can add a shade cloth during the hottest part of the day.
    This type of plant stress can make them more vulnerable to pests, so keep an eye out for them and treat with Neem Oil if needed.

    You can pinch off these leaves and remove.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 27, 2018
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Absolutely... DO NOT CONSUME THIS. Plants will take many things into the roots, which will lead to consuming this if you have had any at all come in contact with the roots. It sounds like there is quite a bit in there. This will likely be fatal to you or anyone else that consumes this plant.

    In the future, only use something on the plants that you would feel safe consuming, as it will likely be inside the plant as well as on the outside.

    Neem oil, rosemary oil, garlic extract and pepper extracts are all very safe ant deterrents.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/ants-in-houseplants.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
1 28 29 30 31 32 42

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK