5 Tips to Grow Big Bushy Basil Plants

Use these 5 tips to grow big bushy basil plants. These tips include 1. Starting Basil Plants 2. Soil Preparation 3. Watering 4. Sunlight 5. Pruning. Basil can also have pests such as cabbage worms and the best way to get rid of worms and caterpillars is by using BT or Spinosad Spray.

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[e.m]

Thanks for jumping straight into the topic without giving us all sort of nonsense stuff; bringing out your prop pet, or telling us witty stuffs and for keeping your editing to the basic and not having funky music.

[strongjohn]

Another hint - chlorine can be removed from tap water by leaving overnight in any container. The chorine readily evaporates off in 8 to 10 hours. I keep a quart mason jar of tap water in by cupboard for bread-making (yeast hates chorine) and for watering sensitive plants. Basil can be shocked if watered with water that is very cold, so this practice of letting water sit also allows it t come to room temperature.

[simondesu]

This one short video answered all the questions I had about why my basil plants always stayed small. Very clear instructions. Thank you for posting.

[Saved_By_The_Blood_]

You're channel is easy to watch. You have a subtle demeanor packed with knowledge. You're always direct and informative without unnecessary video lag. Keep up the great work.

[freddyzacarias]

You go straight to the tips without a lot of talk and it is highly appreciated. Thank you 👍

[jesus.christis.lord.foreve]

i could be so jealous of all your huge thriving plants
except you are trying so hard to share your success with everyone
!
I pray i learn well and GOD Blesses my plants roo

[JWHealing]

This basil video was really packed with info. Thanks so much! I especially like at 2:48 where you say that one will get bigger basil leaves and happier basil plants if there is not too much sun. I had no idea about that. I just burned my basil plants under too-close grow lights, so I REALLY needed to know this!

[emilybh]

Thanks. I always thought that Basil was supposed to like sun but I'm finding, like you said that the locations with the least amount of sun have the most healthy basil plants. I also found that I could grow cilantro in our hot southern climate which gets into the 90s every day for a good 4-5 months of the year by exposing it only to early morning sun and keeping it mostly in the shade for the rest of the day which I was pleasantly surprised to discover was possible here. I'm going to try this with some new basil plants next spring.

[chrysshart]

Thank you so much for this video! I love the way you get right to the point and present the information clearly and succinctly. My basil plants will certainly be thanking you!

[NicolaiAAA]

Ok. The shade thing makes SO much sense. I randomly planted a basil plant in an area that got sun like and and it had a blast, but last year when I planted some and it got full sun it was less than pleased with it. I'll do the shade from now on!

[TheDeadbone]

Ahhh... shade. Always thought basil required full sun. But, will move them now. Also thank you for advise on cuttings and end of season seed collections!

[aliewilde]

I love your videos. Even if it's about something I'm not growing I still watch because I love the way you talk about gardening. It gets me excited to be in my own garden, even if I'm not growing what your talking about, just watch your vids makes me want to get out there!

[Tcpedroni]

Glad to see you again Jag. Hope everything is well.

[jazzvanravenswaay]

One of the most helpful and practical videos on this topic, thank you :) My basil is doing absolutely amazing this year, and I think it is because I keep it behind our window shutters! We leave them ajar or closed when the sun hits our windows in summer because it gets too hot inside (there is a space between the shutter and window where I put my plants)

[giao]

I have purple basil growing too. It does best in pots and some full sun and then partial shade throughout the day. I have a freezer full of fresh basil.

[NatalieCWilliams]

Thats the most beautiful and healthy plant I've seen!! Thank you so much for sharing this info Jag. I love this herb. I had a plant and it eventually die. Your tips will surely help me to do it right with my next plant 😊

[unlimitedbasil]

I am deeply grateful to the video uploader for sharing their wealth of knowledge and expertise on how to cultivate big bushy basil plants. Their tips are invaluable for those of us who wish to grow this delicious herb. I must express my sincere appreciation for the time and effort they have put into creating this informative video.

While the video does mention the importance of fertilization for basil plants, it's worth delving a little deeper into the chemical aspects of fertilization for optimal growth. Basil is a heavy feeder, and requires regular fertilization to produce flavorful leaves. A balanced fertilizer with a ratio of Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (NPK) of about 5-10-5 is ideal for basil. Nitrogen is essential for leaf growth, Phosphorus is crucial for root development, and Potassium helps the plant resist disease. To meet the demands of basil, it's recommended to apply a water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season. Additionally, it is important to be aware that over-fertilizing can cause the basil to become too lush and less flavorful, so it's important to be mindful of the amount of fertilizer used.

[catherinerandall]

Great advice...wish I heard this sooner. First time I tried growing it.

[debtempleton]

Thank you so much for this video. I always thought basil had to be grown in all day sun - that may explain why my plant has very small leaves which are leathery. Still delicious but not very pretty!! I will be moving my plant tomorrow to a spot that gets morning sun only and we will see what happens. Excellent advice!!

[cmika]

Always wondered why my leaves were so small! Thank you for telling me about their love of shade. I can’t wait to see how it goes.👍