How NOT to Harvest Basil

Here’s a mistake NOT to make when harvesting basil as well as HOW and WHEN to harvest the RIGHT way so you have plenty of basil all summer!

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[CaliKim]

Have you ever made this mistake with your basil?

[margaretlewis]

Yes I do my first time gardening so excited. Pray for me .

[budgetgardeningvita]

Basil is the best. I love it with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and some balsamic glaze. Yum!!

[Gkrissy]

Nice video. Now I realized I was harvesting my basil incorrectly.

[mcgritty]

Great video and perfect for beginners like me. So much good content in such a short time. I was picking leaves, now I’ll pinch stems. Gonna check out that pesto video too. 😋 ❤

[marcela]

I’m going to try again. I’m in love with basil and get tired of buying. I’ve tried several times to grow it but not successful 😢. I’m going to follow your tips.

[inkandred]

Hi Kim, thank you, you are so helpful. You solved a big problem between me and my partner! He won, 😂 but I wonder if we do it your way, what about the leaves that are under the node? Some are ab 3-4 inches and I wonder if they just keep growing until it’s their time to be harvested?

[watchingforjesus-]

I have basil from one of your seed collections! They are growing nicely in a fabric container, and I just harvested more today and made pesto. Had some fresh in pasta and put the extra in the freezer. I'm taking a few clippings, letting them root in a glass, and I'll be giving them to family. Sharing is caring lol

[lindajones]

Thanks for this video! I'm growing 9 types of basil and wasn't sure how to harvest it right. Most of the plants have flowered, which is fine as I love the look, (especially the persian basil) and it's great for the pollinators, but thanks to you the genovese basil seedlings I have just started will actually produce tasty basil now that I understand proper harvesting. I also really appreciate the storage and drying tips!

[Stephanie_Cumbie]

Every time you do a video, I get excited all over again about whatever plant you’re teaching us about! :-) Good job as always!

[kathysellberg]

Thank you this! My son was given a basil plant by his girlfriend (not sure why) and he named it Ferguson (again, not sure why. I think he was just being silly). Even after they broke up, he kept it and would make starts of it. Well, poor Ferguson was struggling, not growing, and he had several starts that were growing so he was going to throw Ferguson in the trash. I asked to take it home and see what I could do. I came across your video and am going to try your tips. I've never eaten basil but maybe I will now!

[juliaschreiber]

I did not plant basil this year, but I have volunteers. It readily reseeds.

[CharMac]

Hello! I have about 7 varieties of basil growing in my garden. Those were for the pollinators. I just started more for myself. I plan to keep a variety of two going indoors during the winter as well. 😊

[edzo]

I go to the grocery store and buy my basil usually get about 12 plants and one little bundle there they sell it to eat, but you can grow it stick it straight in the ground grow instead of paying four dollars for one about 12 or four dollars

[chrissyhomegardendiy]

I love basil plant and other herbs plants too.

[LifeAsTeeInThisWeirdWorld]

I love growing basil, it's so delicious. I love adding it to spaghetti

[awesomesince]

I'm growing the giant basil from your seed collection and OMG! they are huge leaves. It doesn't smell like basil though? How/when do I harvest it and do I use it to make pesto? Never seen this kind before.

[YoungunaI]

I ran across your video after doing a quick search. One of my basil plants just started to flower. I needed to know if I should take it off or not. Glad I saw this. Very informative. 💚

[karengreen]

First time in container, thanks for this info. I was not sure when it could be harvest.

[stephenhope]

Basil is also a good companion plant for tomatoes. I like to grow at least one purple basil and let it go to flower to attract pollinators. I harvest basil as you suggest and I grow enough plants to also dry and make dry basil for the winter months.