8 Tips to Grow Better Basil

Basil is one of the most popular but also easiest herbs to grow. With endless varieties, you can learn a LOT about gardening from growing this plant, practicing your pruning and propagation techniques, and growing absolutely MASSIVE basil bushes.

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0:00 - Intro
1:15 - 1. Varieties and Care
3:32 - 2. Example of Pruning Regrowth
4:11 - 3. Anatomy of Basil Plant
5:04 - 4. Close-Up of Pruning
5:58 - 5. Cutting for Propagation
6:41 - 6. Pruning Flowers
7:58 - 7. Pests and Diseases
9:01 - 8. Interplanting Basil
9:47 - Outro

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[epicgardening]

What else do you want to know about basil? I want to do an advanced grow guide soon :)

[lindanelson]

If my basil accidentally goes to seed pods. I like to cut off the seed stalks and put them in a glass bottle. I really pack it in then cover with red wine vinegar and put in a sunny window. After a few weeks or a month or two it tastes incredible. Great for mixing with olive oil and dipping bread 🥖 or in salad dressing or on fish. It’s a great way to use those seed pods. 😊

[devadasn]

On your last live stream you gave me great advice on getting meyer lemons from a nursery instead of delivery. I am now the owner of a meyer lemon that already has 4 lemons growing. Just want to say thank you so much for saving me 60 bucks!

[ohio_gardener]

I plant Basil as companion plants to the tomatoes, and they grow amazingly fast. I spend an unbelievable amount of time just cutting them back to keep the size manageable. Basil is also great for repelling deer and other critters from the garden.

[icouldjustscream]

The hummingbirds LOVE the little flowers on basil. I always let some basil flower and go to seed. I seed harvest LOTS of plants. The basil flowers when the hummingbirds are migrating south in early September. My garden has dozens of flowers but when those tiny birds discover the basil they will taste every single tiny flower on the basil. Amazing to watch.

[pythonkatie]

I've been using your (I believe you called it) bushing technique on my sweet basil and it's incredible how much I now have. I bought 2 small plants in May and I've filled multiple canning jars with dehydrated leaves. At this point I'm going to be giving it out for Christmas while still keeping a ton for myself.

[cattastroficka]

I grew basil in my kitchen all winter. First time! I figured it would die but it didn’t! I used to grow many herbs every summer but realized I only really used the basil. So last summer that’s all I grew (herb wise). I also grow Thai basil for pho. I’m binging your videos. 🙂

[ShirleensCorner]

I currently have over 15 basil plants and this is the first time I have had any success at planting basil! And now this video! Exactly what I need! Once again!

[TingleTetra]

I have to thank you because I've learned so much from your channel! Ihave just started growing basil on my kitchen window sill. It was being sold at my local supermarket, In a part without any labels or indication of the type of Basil that was growing. Not only have your videos helped me take care and grow thiss herb I have also learnt so much about growing tomatoes but I'm going to have a massive crop :-) thank you Kevin!

[llyngibson]

I'm so glad you corrected yourself about bayzil & erbs.

[Caseydia]

I wanted to make sure I can back to this video and leave a comment. I know this video is older but I only saw it recently. Your tips were very helpful and my basil plant is now doing great! So thank you. Can’t wait to have a yard someday so I can try out some of the other techniques I’ve seen.

[scottaloha]

I love my basil plants. I enjoy pruning them and watching them bush up! Your video on pruning and propagation made a huge difference for me! Thank you!

[AnyaGangulee]

I believe I have an African Blue Basil, totally love the pesto, I even use the soft tips of the young flowers.
Furthermore, you can make calming tea with the Basil, Lemon Grass and Mint with a dash of honey. Tip: do NOT drive after drinking the tea, you'll need a nap. 😊

[carlaconce]

The timing for this video could not have been more perfect for me!! Thank you for the constant flow of quality information

[DavidMoralesPlants]

*Basil 🌱 is one of those herbs that everyone ✨ needs in their gardens, SERIOUSLY! Such 💚 an easy fun plant!*

[JoelJacobson]

I searched your videos and couldn't find one about parsley or cilantro. I enjoy your presentation and personality. Please continue your work!

[JLJohnson]

Hey, Kevin. Our basil game has been pretty weak but after watching this I’m looking forward to getting more advanced this season. So THANK YOU!

[_EllieLOL_]

Gardening has now become the second most recommended tab in my YouTube home page

This happened in 4 days

[Talahib]

Currently growing sweet and genovese variety. Pruning the upper leaves for storage and seeing them bush after just a few days are so satisfying. Glad I learned something about growing herbs during lockdown.

[toniburdine]

I grew Thai basil last year and absolutely loved it! I couldn't get enough