Will he live forever?
I have read mixed opinions online, he was a grocery store herb purchase but he seems to be thriving, even though I have used his leaves regularly in dinners.
I havnt wanted to buy him a permanent pot because I’ve been afraid of losing him, what are the chances he will be around for the long haul? #NewGrowth #NewPlantMom #IdahoeThatGarden
I havnt wanted to buy him a permanent pot because I’ve been afraid of losing him, what are the chances he will be around for the long haul? #NewGrowth #NewPlantMom #IdahoeThatGarden
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@bpark
Basil Growing Cycle
This tropical herb grows during the warm season, usually starting from early spring to the end of summer.
Sow your seeds just before the last frost, so the soil remains thawed for germination. Basil plants will typically sprout within 5-8 days.
Basil Growing Cycle
This tropical herb grows during the warm season, usually starting from early spring to the end of summer.
Sow your seeds just before the last frost, so the soil remains thawed for germination. Basil plants will typically sprout within 5-8.
However, you can save the plant for a few more weeks by bringing it inside where you can maintain a warmer temperature.
In either scenario, your basil will start flowering and seeding as soon as the weather becomes too unfavorable.
Does Basil Do Better in a Pot or in the Ground?
This hardy herb grows well in both pots and in the ground.
Planting the basil plant in the ground means it will survive until winter, but eventually the plant will die as soon as the temperature dips below 50℉ (10℃).
You may find growing it in a pot the better option as you can easily relocate it when temperatures drop.
Keep in mind that the pot needs to be at least 8 inches deep and should be placed in a warm, sunny place.
Pruning/Harvesting
There is no specific time to harvest basil leaves. However, you can start pruning as soon as your plant starts growing leaves.
Pinch off a few top leaves once your bush grows 2 to 3 sets of leaves. Start weekly harvesting after it grows 6-8 inches tall.
The more you harvest, the bushier your plant will become.
Here’s how to propagate it:
https://whyfarmit.com/propagation-stations/
Basil Growing Cycle
This tropical herb grows during the warm season, usually starting from early spring to the end of summer.
Sow your seeds just before the last frost, so the soil remains thawed for germination. Basil plants will typically sprout within 5-8 days.
Basil Growing Cycle
This tropical herb grows during the warm season, usually starting from early spring to the end of summer.
Sow your seeds just before the last frost, so the soil remains thawed for germination. Basil plants will typically sprout within 5-8.
However, you can save the plant for a few more weeks by bringing it inside where you can maintain a warmer temperature.
In either scenario, your basil will start flowering and seeding as soon as the weather becomes too unfavorable.
Does Basil Do Better in a Pot or in the Ground?
This hardy herb grows well in both pots and in the ground.
Planting the basil plant in the ground means it will survive until winter, but eventually the plant will die as soon as the temperature dips below 50℉ (10℃).
You may find growing it in a pot the better option as you can easily relocate it when temperatures drop.
Keep in mind that the pot needs to be at least 8 inches deep and should be placed in a warm, sunny place.
Pruning/Harvesting
There is no specific time to harvest basil leaves. However, you can start pruning as soon as your plant starts growing leaves.
Pinch off a few top leaves once your bush grows 2 to 3 sets of leaves. Start weekly harvesting after it grows 6-8 inches tall.
The more you harvest, the bushier your plant will become.
Here’s how to propagate it:
https://whyfarmit.com/propagation-stations/
I'm not as hopeful as @HoyaAddict - I've never really gotten mine to last more than 2 years. They are more annuals than perennials in my opinion. That's why my local store has them almost year round. 😆
There was a Thai Basil bush I saw in California at a Thai food joint- it was as tall as the little one-story building. When I ordered my Basil Chicken, I saw a guy from the kitchen lean out the window and snip a few branches. THAT was my dream.
Alas, I live in Memphis and the weather is not conducive to having a mature Basil bush. 😖
There was a Thai Basil bush I saw in California at a Thai food joint- it was as tall as the little one-story building. When I ordered my Basil Chicken, I saw a guy from the kitchen lean out the window and snip a few branches. THAT was my dream.
Alas, I live in Memphis and the weather is not conducive to having a mature Basil bush. 😖
@bpark basil is a herbaceous usually annual herb. The life cycle of these plants is that they live and die by season. Some plants just don’t look good as they age. Compare that to rosemary, which is a bush and can live a long time. If you’re going to be eating these plants, just nurture it until it stops giving you leaves. The real question to ask yourself is whether you will get better yield from a newer younger plant. If the one you have is doing well, get a $2 terra cotta pot for it at the garden center and it will blend better with home decor. If it’s struggling to keep up, start thinking about another plant
