5 Tips to Grow Big Bushy Basil Plants

[@e.m8784]

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.

[@ssncns]

Prop pet lol.

[@amongthewildspices]

😂😂👏🏻👏🏻

[@ChristineLi]

could not agree more❤

[@jdssurf]

What do you say to all the people that like all that stuff

[@chainsawbetty]

@@jdssurf He says, "no thank you".

[@strongjohn10956]

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.

[@spir5102]

Keep in mind that not all states use chlorine. My state of Missouri uses chloramine, and you can’t get rid of the chloramine by letting it sit out overnight. But a small amount of vitamin C powder can get rid of the chloramine. To see what your state uses, look it up at your county’s water district office.

[@Johhny5Fitness]

Interesting. I was just wondering why does my TJ's basil plants keep dying.

[@ChiIeboy]

@@spir5102 Or spend a buck and pick up a gallon of mineral water at the grocery store every so often.

[@jrkorman]

Nice thing about having a well.

[@jah4707]

Yes. It’s super annoying.

[@jesus.christis.lord.foreve899]

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

[@simondesu1]

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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@emilybh6255]

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.

[@terrim.602]

Same here! We get over 100° regularly in the summer and range from mild winters to feet's of snow. This video ha opened my eyes to be able to grow basil, cilantro, plus parsley and oregano from Jag's other video.

[@freddyzacarias2103]

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

[@Tcpedroni]

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

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

Hi Thomas, all is well, been very busy. Hope you are doing good as well

[@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!

[@aliewilde5674]

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!

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

Glad you like the videos :)

[@ugenegareth9339]

llll 2Esdras 2: 32 -100

[@cmika7734]

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.👍

[@giao2380]

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.

[@jazzvanravenswaay2696]

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)

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

:)

[@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 😊

[@TheDeadbone1961]

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!

[@denisejryan]

It grows great in full sun!

[@debtempleton9424]

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!!

[@aosamai]

excellent excellent video Jag, really helped me figure out what I was doing wrong.

[@Monarch44]

Thank you so much for sharing this info! So helpful to us who have no green thumb. It took us years to find the right place for basil to grow in our yard (in the desert where harsh sun is in abundance!). Actually, “we” didn’t find it, the basil serendipitously found it on its own!😆 A seed miraculously traveled across our driveway, who knows when because the plant itself was long gone,😳 and found its way to the perfect shady spot with morning sun, hallelujah finally LIFE!!!

[@rachelcasarez4364]

Thank you. For the valuable information I was planting my basil in the sun. Didn’t know why he kept dying, but today in the evening I will plant him in shade! I appreciate so much for your advice.

[@lauraalvares6751]

Loved your video thanks. I have been unsuccessful with growing basil, but now I am going follow you Thanks!!

[@chitrauttamsingh825]

Thanks for posting again. You have posted after a long time

[@LanguageSkillz]

Nice to know it will do well in shade too. We got such strong germination in a raised sunny spot, and I suppose it does get nice shade there too in the midday shade due to something tall in the area beside it. I’m going to feel better about seeing how they do in a container garden area on our back patio, since the shade pattern is similar in some areas! I’ve wanted to clear out that side area! Great tips!

[@deenam3317]

I've watched so many videos trying to understand what the hell to do to NOT kill it and your video was the BEST I found Thanks for telling us shat to do w the cuttings I wasnt sure if it was garbage (snd thats why were cutting). Thanks SOOO much for all the info You covered everything

[@sherilynalexnder897]

Thanks so much for this post! Def the best basil growing tips I've seen.

[@apartmentpreppers]

I am going to try growing basil from seed this year based on your tip. Thanks for the helpful and straightforward video.

[@MacKenziePoet]

This is superb! Every single aspect of growing basil is covered...

[@whaguitars]

Man now I want to start growing basil. Thanks Jag.

[@elizabethmefford7200]

Thank you. In the past I’ve grown my basil in full afternoon sun. This year I’ll change that.

[@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.

[@Kamsank14]

Glad to see u after long time , i love your videos and your chickens

[@catherinerandall1966]

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

[@jessrouse8475]

Haha same here!! I didn't prune and put in the sun.. crap harvest here in Canada lol

[@ahnaahna7278]

Thks again. I’ve seen this video before but needed these reminders. Love basil in salads and veggies. Ahna

[@sandramahadeo4910]

Hi Jag I hope you and your family are doing great stay safe everyone bye.

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

Hi Sandra, we are doing good, just very busy. Hope you are doing good as well.

[@jess91290]

I was so nervous to cut mine back - thanks for the help!

[@AlonzoTheArmless]

Thanks for this video! I love basil but my leaves are always skinny. Now I know why. It gets TOO MUCH sun! This year, I'll grow it in a container on my patio for part sun/part shade instead of the full sun in my garden.

[@VParan]

Hey Jag, congratulations on the upick farm dream come true. I have not had a lot of luck with thai basil seeds. Thanks for the video.

[@jujubee7351]

Wow I learned so much from this video ! Thank you . I do live in an apartment and I grow basil , it is so easy . But now I know what to do when they start to flower .

[@meerapandey3959]

After a long time you have seen ?lovely video i love your explaining style 👌👌👍👍

[@pamelatj7471]

Thank you for the video. First time hearing that the heat of the sun affects the sweetness of the sweet basil. Location location location!

[@rgabi11]

Best basil video so far. Thank you! I'm signing up for your channel right now.

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@arejetko]

Great tips thanks! I have a greenhouse and love basil, but it seems to grow best on the patio :)

[@kathiebrisson2073]

I have watched so may videos on how to grow Basil, you video by far is the best one out there. Short sweet and right to the point. Very informational . My Basil looks amazing now. 🙂

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

:)

[@togo3624]

Thanks for another great video! You videos always impart loads of knowledge.

[@Seafoamworks99]

4:50 I just did my first prune on my basil to encourage outward growth and on one of the plants I see 2 new little growths.

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

Awesome!! :)

[@sherreeroper7656]

Thankyou thankyou.!!! My basil always got tall and lanky. I thought I needed to top them to get them to bush out. And now I know they get too much sun and too much water. I already know they're easy to propregrate

[@forrestberg591]

quick vid, thanks for the effort to make it so concise!

[@elenabetancurbernard6943]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I will take in consideration those tips for my small plant. Your information is very helpful

[@selinanguyentv5125]

cách trồng húng quế hay quá ạ

[@c.lyttle3017]

This is the best video I've seen on basils! Thank you. I will subscribe.

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@randomvielleuse527]

Excellent video! I am excited to grow basil again this year with your help!

[@ahnaahna7278]

Well….I’m in…..for the proper growing of that tasty basil! Mine does well in morning sun….and dappled sunlight(maybe)in afternoon. Yep. It works.

[@josephyeo6966]

Thank you. Now I know how to prevent bolting!!!

[@Christian-ql4vw]

Best video on pruning and dead head for basil

[@cheerfulgirl8835]

Amazing! I’m going to try this now!!!

[@petertr2000]

Thanks, exactly what I needed to make my new cuttings grow bushy.

[@sharonscottbrooking7923]

Great video. I will take your advice. My basil plant needs a lot of work.

[@kendo2377]

Fresh basil blossoms are good tossed in with a green salad and a vinaigrette. Dried basil flowers add a nice kick to hot tea.

[@kellsgreenidge8885]

I'm going to try growing basil. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonniemae818]

Thanks. I am going to grow an inside Basil plant. I am going to plant a new plant or two in the Spring as well.

[@glockasauruswrex6362]

yes...I want to learn about this nonsense! hehehe. Been growing basil for a minute but watched this to learn how to prune properly. Good stuff! Subbed.

[@MichaelCook84]

The legend returns 😁👍

[@surfcitybusybee]

Great video! Can't wait to grow big bushy basil plants!

[@eja9539]

Ive never seen such a big plant 🤩

[@micheleinboden3530]

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLANT. ...AND TASTY😄😄😄

[@joerosa11]

Extremely informative video! Valuable content in a enjoyable format.

[@sabinereifschneider1098]

Thank you very much for your tips!

[@nadiablack4797]

Excellent timing I was having a horrible time with my basil thank you

[@elenasuela8577]

I love basil basil very much

[@joschkokroger2699]

Really nice and compact video. No talking around the bushes (of basil :D) too much. Just straight up informative

[@JayJay-vs7yp]

❤thank you for your useful and detailed tips on how to grow basils. I failed few times😅i will try again and wish me luck😅

[@marmat5213]

Top tips. Cheers.👍

[@jessrouse8475]

I wish I watched this in the spring lol I know what I did wrong now thanks jag!

[@hansmarheim7620]

People: please give this man a like. He deserves it.

[@giantessmaria]

thank you my friend, wonderful info😘

[@BlazinRiver1]

Basil, Lavender, Canibus, Marigolds make a great combo.

[@letsgrowtogether5398]

Beautiful plant and beautiful video... amazing

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Jag, I'm so happy I found your channel! This is such a great video! Very informative and right to the point. I've liked and subscribed and am looking forward to checking out your other videos. I love garden and everything has been happy in my garden, except my basil. Thanks to your tips, I think that I'll be successful this year.

[@mfar3016]

New subscriber here! I’ve been successfully growing basil for years, but notice that towards the end of the summer it becomes woody. I will certainly try reducing the amount of sun. My question is, I also grow tomatoes in large containers. I was thinking of putting a small basil cutting in the same pot as tomatoes. I recently learned a bit about companion planting & it seems basil & tomato get on nicely together not just in the kitchen, but in the garden as well. Have you ever done this?

[@MerryWidow420]

I've been using the Nutrafin water conditioner for my potted plants as well as in the aquarium and it is very effective for removing chlorine and chloromine. It can be expensive in the smaller bottles but if you buy the biggest size it's economical.

[@rosaleecabrera2890]

Great video! Love the recommendations.

[@khadijatukur5101]

I really appreciate this video; thank you 🙏

[@jawadaskari2231]

Who are you...where are you oh the God of bushy plants...i just loved your presentation....you are the actual mother natures representative, ...i forgot about the basil and got glued to the basil producer...pls visit our home when u are in Pune.

[@adventurecreations3214]

Good video. Good targeted information delivered in a very understandable way. Nice work.

[@magma9138]

Thank you very much.

[@annwilliams6438]

Wonderful. Thanks for the really useful info.

[@kmiller6002]

I really needed this information... Thank You Jag

[@mihaeladog7187]

Lol, I stopped the video to move my basil into the shade 😂.

[@noeditbookreviews]

I frickin love this guy's accent.

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

:)

[@atamsingh1744]

I have started to watch all your videos. AP Singh.

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Thank you for your tip it's very helpful now I know how to grow this herb

[@OTseven]

Pleasant and perfect. Thank you. Will do. Can't wait. And, hello from California !

[@53peace]

Do all these tips apply to Holy Basil plant as well please? Thank you so much for sharing this information. Your channel has so much useful information. Glad to find it .

[@aryagujarathi6308]

Yes. I grow Holy Basil/Tulsi. Most of the tips apply. Just note that Tulsi is much more sensitive the basil. And do not prune it as much as regular basil. I only prune my Tulsi, once when it reachest 6-8 inches tall, and maybe a few weeks after that I may do a bit more. That's it.

[@53peace]

@@aryagujarathi6308 🙏 Tulsi seems to be a sensitive Diva compared to regular basil or Thai basil! Thanks for your tips.

[@aryagujarathi6308]

@@53peace welcome

[@davidszakacs6888]

I make basil pesto and freeze it in silicone ice trays then wrap in Saran and store in zip lock bags in the freeze to enjoy all Winter

[@censusgary]

I think the best way to check soil moisture is to feel the dirt with your hand. Feel the soil a couple of inches deep, not right on the surface.

[@GraftingTactick]

Thanks for sharing such a great tips👌🌴🌿🌲☘

[@kulbhushansingh1582]

Good. You can also use rice husk instead cocopeat.

[@nelehbysagiv3507]

Hi, Jack!!. Good to see you!!.

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

Hi! Hope you are doing good, been very busy, will try to make more videos often.

[@livingonaclaud]

Great video - thanks so much for the tips...!