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- Q.Who Is Eating My Basil? - I’m in East Vancouver BC. Some creature has stripped the leaves off of my basil plant! Just the stems remain. ...
- Q.Herb Plants - Every year I grow a nice large basil plant. The problem is that the leaves are thick and tough. ...
- Q.I Have A Small Black Striped Caterpillar That Keeps Eating My Basil Leaves Off The Plant. What Is It And How Can I Get Rid Of It - and save my basil
- Q.New Italian Basil Plant Roots Turning Brown From Soil Up. - Also, leaves dropping and dark spots on them. Removed the bad leaves; the color of the plant looks lighter than ...
- Q.Why Is My Basil Turning Brown? - I live in Florida and planted my first basil plant about 2 months ago. Initially, it flourished and was beautiful, ...
- Q.How Do I Keep Grasshoppers Off Of My Basil Plant? - I have a big potted basil plant on my deck. I kept seeing holes in the leaves and then ...
- Q.My Basil Is Yellow - It's inside
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spoke63 on
May 5, 2019Q.Who is eating my basil?
I’m in East Vancouver BC. Some creature has stripped the leaves off of my basil plant! Just the stems remain. Any clue? It looks as if it was harvested.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 6, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Unless you can see signs of droppings, footprints, insect parts, or other signs, you may not be able to find the exact culprit.
If you can find evidence of whatever it is, then you can snap a few pictures and send them in here. Then we can begin to find out what it is that has destroyed your basil.
In the meantime, here is a collection of articles that will help you to craft your own pest control: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 13, 2019Q.Herb plants
Every year I grow a nice large basil plant. The problem is that the leaves are thick and tough. Is there a specific type of Basil that has the tender leaves or does the weather toughen them? Thanks. Pam
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 13, 2019A.I have no information on what would cause a thickening of leaves. The plants do age and if the leaves are not harvested they can become larger and tougher.
Basil leaves are generally quite thin and though they can suffer from a few issues; this is not generally a sign of these diseases.
I'm listing some links that may help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-leaves-are-curling.htm
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lakeside4113 on
June 2, 2019 - Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 2, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It will be hard to know what it is without a picture, but I can include a collection of articles that will help you to craft your own pest control. You likely already have these ingredients lying around: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic
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Anonymous on
July 2, 2019Q.New Italian basil plant roots turning brown from soil up.
Also, leaves dropping and dark spots on them. Removed the bad leaves; the color of the plant looks lighter than one I got somewhere else. It’s returnable still?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 2, 2019A.This may be due to improper watering; there is a balance between keeping the soil level moisture and not overwatering.
This article will refresh you on the care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-watering-tips.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Giarrussoamy on
August 4, 2019
Winter Springs, FloridaQ.Why is my basil turning brown?
I live in Florida and planted my first basil plant about 2 months ago. Initially, it flourished and was beautiful, however it has begun to take a turn for the worse. The leaves are turning yellow and have brown spots, and now I’m noticing the root is brown at the bottom. I can’t tell if this is root rot or some other issue that I am unfamiliar with!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 5, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Yes, this is definitely a case of rot. Normally, this is caused by soils that do not have a chance to dry out between waterings, and remaining wet for too long.
You can treat with a fungicide, but these plants will be faster to recover if you treat the soil with a fungicide, then replant with fresh plants. It is faster to grow these from fresh starts than it is to help a sick one recover.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
This article will give you more information on growing basil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm
And this one will give you information on correct watering habits: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-watering-tips.htm
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Anonymous on
August 19, 2019Q.how do I keep grasshoppers off of my basil plant?
I have a big potted basil plant on my deck. I kept seeing holes in the leaves and then what do you know a grasshopper. How can I keep grasshoppers from eating my basil plant?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 20, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This article should help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/grasshopper-control.htm
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Anonymous on
September 12, 2019Q.My basil is yellow
It's inside
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 13, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Basil needs sunlight for the process of greening of the leaves. It also requires soil fertility with adequate nutrients for healthy green growth.
If your basil is inside and not in a window area where it can get several hours of sunlight each day, you may need to consider a grow light, and fertilization.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/yellow-leaves-on-basil.htm
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