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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 28, 2019
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    They appear to be too crowded, and overwatered. This leads to fungal infection, which is what is likely happening here.

    They are too mature to separate without killing most of the roots, at this point.

    Pick off, and dispose of infected leaves. You can still use clean leaves until the plants wither out from disease.

    In the future, start one or two seeds in a very small container. Once they germinate, you can pinch the weaker one so that it dies. Once the small plant fills out its small container, you can move it to a container that is a few inches larger on all sides. Continue this, as it ages, to reduce the chances of infection due to wet soils.

    Effectively, basil needs to grow as one plant per container. These articles will help you to care for them in container: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-watering-tips.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    January 6, 2020
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    I suspect the plant has outgrown the "original small plastic container" and that the small soil volume is inadequate for the root system and foliar water requirement. Try repotting or planting it out in the garden.

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    GKH_Susan on
    January 26, 2020
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    Basil is often subject to a number of diseases, and yours sounds like fusarium wilt. The only recourse is to destroy the plant and its soil.

    This article should help you deal with your plant's problems: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    April 5, 2020
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    Those are some tiny sprouts and I would hate to give you the wrong answer. Here's what I would do: either pinch one of the little leaves or clip a tiny piece and pinch between your fingers. If it smells like basil...you'll know. Here is an article that lists several types of basil:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/what-are-varieties-of-basil.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    April 10, 2020
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    I am not aware of one, but there are countless cultivars. I would check with the place that you purchased, originally, for more information.

    Here is an article that will help you with basil care, once you find what you are looking for:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    May 1, 2020
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    They look like they need fertilizer, particularly iron. And do they get 6 hours of sun a day?

    Here are more causes of yellowing leaves:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/yellow-leaves-on-basil.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 19, 2020
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    You can't. Once it matures, that is its only goal. In fact, that is the only reason that I have some of my basil, indoors, as perennials. They flower so profusely that you will always have some sort of show.

    In culinary use, basil is grown as an annual, since it, quickly, reaches maturity for flowering. After this... It makes a nice ornamental that smells when you disturb it.

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