How to Grow Basil - Complete Growing Guide

[@nyxdoc2801]

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[@Dabigez829]

First to reply, gets ya a bag of Trifectia. I bought several bags of dirt, and in one of them was a sprout. So we kept it growing to see what it was. It turns out to be basil. Glad that it was there, because I use it a lot. Now Luke since I've been disabled veteran and looking for things to do with my time. I will have to say that your videos has really got me motivated to start a garden. Although all that I have is a small condo, I'm growing everything in containers. I do have to get a bag or two of your Trifectia, but I do try everything from eggshell to Epson salt and coffee grinds to grow my plants. I even have a compost bin going now. Thanks for all your help and advice and getting me outdoors. Thanks for your help with the basil.

[@zohrehjan]

If you plan and think creatively then you can actually do a lot with a small garden. For instance I have planted a lot in my balcony and it is indeed small, I've got everything from herbs to vegetables decorated neatly. Just a tip for you to get going, lots of luck!;)

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[@markg9971]

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[@vhebrew9847]

Doesn't matter the garden, watching plants grow is like seeing a miracle, food for the soul. Blessings

[@ZombieMan1997]

I started a food garden from kitchen scraps! I have green onions and celery thus far. My mother gifted me a tomato plant an three strawberry plants. I got the tomato plant yesterday but the strawberries are doing great! So close t being able to harvest my first one. I am so excited. I also got a basil plant at the store but I planted some seeds in our greenhouse. I am very excited about this. :)

[@xinyuqian146]

It's memorial day weekend, I just planted my basil and I ran into this video. What a good timing!

[@mariahfoley3645]

Wow me too! Hahahaha

[@el5495]

Me three!

[@succafreeworld]

I was just about to ask if it's still okay to plant Basil.

[@succafreeworld]

Me 4 🤣😂💜

[@NayLosThriftTalk]

Congratulations

[@randomspontanium]

I just tried growing basil this year (from seed), and now they are huge plants! I have a normal looking basil plant that keeps growing up, and really the only problem I've started having is that the grasshopper babies are on my plant. But I love how easy basil was to grow! I'm very excited to harvest and dry the basil before heading back to college. Thanks for the video!

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Your videos are so relaxing & so PACKED with tips that no one else talks about. I always look to you for resources and information. So appreciate all of your time editing/recording! I'm in marketing and I know how complicated editing really is.

[@mateowhite6906]

I saved 3 grocery store basil bunches and I’m growing them outside and they’re doing really well. I’ve had them for 2 months.They’re responding well fertilizer. I live in Phoenix, AZ where it super sunny most of the year so they’re loving it. I’ve pruned them twice so far, the leaves are so big they look like spinach, and they smell sooo sweet. I’m currently propagating 3 cuttings that I want to nurture to be full plants that I’ll let flower because I want the bees to come, and then I’ll have my original 3 basils that I’ll use for food.

[@nonnie943]

mmm. basil is so yummy! sweet basil is my fav. with baguette, olive oil, balsamic, crush red peppers, tomatoes and mozzarella! is soooooo good!

[@janetdecardenas3469]

Thanks for the motivation to GROW BIG or go home! I had great success with my basil last summer thanks to your video on indoor basil. You demonstrated how to prune the leaves to prevent leggy plants and it WORKED!! You are my go-to garden Guru Luke. Thanks for all your great information. Keep up the good work.

[@kristenharper8464]

Janet deCardenas omg he's my new go-to guy as well!! Love this guy!

[@Oktopia]

In my terrasse garden, all in containers, Basil is typically the biggest plant there. The scent and taste of Basil are just the best. Thank you for your guide and helpful information!

[@sampagita371]

my husband and I are starting our growing business as well. I got my husband into it. Mine was just a hobby and growing organic for my dad's use. WE are from L.A., but we were living in MS when my dad came to me very ill... I live approx 35 miles from the nearest ASIAN MARKET. I was driving there 3x/weekly. I decided to save on gas and travel by growing the veggies my dad eats. Keep in mind, this began as a hobby.... One day, my husband came to me and said, "this is no longer a hobby. it's an addiction and we're turning it into a business. here we are today!!! I started selling from my yard, since I cant hold up a job due to MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS and taking of my elderly father. my husband, a retired NAVY/SEABEE, sold at the military bases on weekends. Now, that we moved to Nashville, I will be growing more here as well. When I need to know something about growing, you are one of the few that I watched the video and learned from. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us....

[@markg9971]

TAHITIAN PEARL great story how are things going?

[@sampagita371]

well... all is o.k. though, i need the sun to make things better... growing in my laundry room because I dont have my green house yet is a challenge...

[@markg9971]

TAHITIAN PEARL that is true ha...are you giving them light...t5 flourecent tubes work well and cheapest to run..I'm actually taking my greenhouse down

[@sampagita371]

mark, do you have poinsettia cuttings you can sell me, please?

[@markg9971]

TAHITIAN PEARL hi I've not got those plants

[@torutara8622]

I come from the Cook Islands and we use the basil flowers for weaving and sewing into our fresh flower leis. It smells beautiful.

[@MIgardener]

Wow that must be nice :)

[@marybianca2722]

Sounds very nice❤️🙏. Love Basil.

[@rainydaze9318]

I "plate seeded" my basil, with a wet paper towel and plastic covered 5/2. Once it got a tiny bit bigger I carefully ripped the paper towel apart with tweezers and put each seedling, with paper towel still attached to tiny root into baby pots. Then on the window sill. It's end of June and they are now still only about 2 1/2 to 3 inches tall. I have never babied any plant so much in my life. It's taking forever!

[@catherinegrace2366]

I love basil. It’s so good. I think I bought every kind of basil seed that you sell Luke and so far they’re looking good! Fixing to put them in the ground so I had to research the sun requirements. Thank you!

[@Lovebirds0910]

I definitely overthink gardening, so thank you so much for this. I'm excited to learn more. 😊

[@colleenh2939]

Thank you for all your wonderful growing guides. I am not a beginner, but I learn something for every one and really appreciate all your tips. I love the back to basic ones with Cindy best. Thanks again. Col

[@papercut244]

Danke!!!! I live in Michigan and recently purchased some plants to make my home look a little better, and one of them happened to be this useful plant!

[@kleineroteHex]

bought some Thai basil last summer and now I have this stuff growing better than the regular one - yup seeds fell here and there, but I am not complaining!

[@ant-1382]

Growing basil this year, love the stuff. In the past had issues with slugs, bugs, and deer! This time I'm growing it in a raised planter. 4 ft. off the ground. Got a nice sunny, warm location. So hope for a decent harvest.

[@stephenhope7319]

Thanks for the vid. I always grow Genovese basil here in Sacramento. Hot and arid but I use drip sprinklers daily and it works out nice. I also like to grow lemon thyme year round and of course rosemary. All those go great with the tomatoes I grow. Back to the basil, yes, pinch off the flowers early and often for good leaf growth. To dry cut stems full of leaves and cut a hole in the end of a paper bag and push the stems thru and use rubber bands to tie then hang in the garage for a week. the bag keeps dust off the leaves, then you can pull leaves off dry stems and chop or use rolling pin to crush leaves for dried basil leaves to add to dishes.

[@SDQuilter]

Basil is one of my favorite herbs. My husband loves pesto which makes me very happy. we make that and pastes for the freezer and eat it fresh all season long. Very good video. Thank you.

[@MIgardener]

Pesto is amazing on pasta. MMMmm got me thinking about lunch now!

[@jimclaire7996]

Luke, I love your channel.m I grew Basil in The Philippines. I used the basil on Pizza. The locals love it in pasta sauce. I gave away seeds like crazy. Basil was a new plant in our area. God bless and stay safe.

[@ChezGra]

I love to grow basil!! So easy to propagate also. I love it fresh but I also blend some leaves with garlic and oil and keep it in mason jars in the fridge. It keeps really well.

[@MIgardener]

Basil is indeed so easy to propagate. Free plants for you and friends!

[@aishar8576]

I have tried to grow different varieties of basil tried planting it later with seeds as well as starts from local nursery. All without much success. In last 10 years I have tried only was able to grow it one year in a pot. I didn’t even plant it this year and your video has inspired me to try again. Although it’s mid June temperatures are still mid 50s to under 70s with lots of rain.

[@johnsheetz6639]

I'm new to the culinary herb world. But it's May and they're adding very welcome dimensions to the food There's no turning back now it's so easy 😊

[@misspimake]

I have basil all year round. You can continuously propagate it. It’s pretty awesome

[@LeslieNikulka]

I have rooted and recently potted four basil cuttings from the store-bought herbs. I have two large windows facing South and I'm growing them inside my apt. So far so good! Just waiting for the first new growth. I love your gardens. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@SarahAtomBomb]

I love the way the flowers smell, so I put the pruned stems in a tiny vase.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

They will root in water and then you have new plants.

[@HiddenAutumn]

Thank you!! I’m a beginner and I want to grow basil and this feels low stress. Some of the other tutorials I watched about growing vegetables and fruit just made me feel overwhelmed. 😅

[@marthacalkins8054]

I munch on the basil blossoms while I’m pinching them back: healthy snacks!

[@10huskys]

My basil really loved just a couple of hours of sun. It loves the shade more. In fact all of my herbs were like this.😊

[@louieortega3378]

Just bought Thai Basil only because I started cooking Chinese food also for it's antioxidants properties.I wanted to grow my own instead of buying them and boy was I glad to have run into you..!

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

Love, love basil! Growing sweet basil this year to keep it simple.

[@danielfoster3564]

Bet those plants are smelling awesome. Thank you for your videos.

[@nereidapr1]

I love basil. I have 3 type. The purple one sweat basil and the one with the small leaves. The sweat basil I have to cut them constantly because they grow long and wild. They love it outside because they get plenty of sun. Great video

[@conservativetothecor]

I had a peppermint area in front of my porch and I grew basil in there one year. The smell of the 2 together was heavenly. After learning how invasive my peppermint was though, I will grow them in pots from now on...

[@veggiequeen2738]

I planted a whole patch in a sunny/semi shaded spot and am glad to hear you say it should do just fine😊🌱

[@sayadawujotika4549]

I am growing basil and tomato and bell pepper. Thanks for the videos. They help a lot.

[@cmb-w]

I love to make pesto and freeze it in ice cube trays to enjoy my sweet basil ALL winter long. After it is frozen you can transfer it into a freezer bag and quickly thaw out what you need (from one cube for a quick lunch for one, to a full tray for a family dinner).

[@MIgardener]

that is what we do with it too! glad to see someone else does that. we have like 4 gallon bags full of basil cubes lol

[@haylspallett4046]

Do you just defrost it first or add straight into pasta?

[@janicemartin2556]

Do you freeze with water, olive oil, or some other liquid? Do you chop the leaves or leave whole?

[@cherylhale5755]

It’s November 2020, I am growing genovese basil from this summer’s basil cuttings, and Holy Basil that I started from seed in the house. (It’s flourishing!)

[@Lucifer-vc2uy]

Sweet basil does amazing with aloe vera, a few years ago some of our basil seeds got into the aloe pots and it flourished, it grew to about 4-5 feet tall and we had tons of it that we ended up drying, im pretty sure we still have some today

[@Electrictheater9]

In florida, my basil was doing okay watering by hand for the most part it got moist but not too wet... Well I left it outside when we had some very heavy rains, a week later I swear the plant was 4 times as big and so lush green. But soon after started to flower and then died off, that was my first experience I can't wait to give it a go again.

[@patchurch1677]

Hi, just planted Basil, Genovese, in my garden, and thought I should review your growing guide. I think I plant it to late as it seems to flower pretty early. I couldn't find a Cinnamon Basil plant this year. I like to make blueberry crisp with it. Yummm. Thanks for all your help with gardening issues. From western Massachusetts USA :-)

[@theanimalsmagicshop4785]

I love basil and this will be my first year growing it from seed. It's good in tea also if you dry the leaves. Nice to know the flowers are edible. Thank you!

[@nylascotia6894]

Hi Luke, I am new to organic gardening and I live in California but I have been learning so much about how to grow from your channel, so thanks for the great tips!!!

[@tcanderson1313]

Thanks for this informative basil video. I grow 3 types--Italian. Mexican and lemon basil--and they all thrive with little work. I love eating the flowers, too!

[@NoticeMeSenpaiii]

Tc Anderson How do you use your lemon basil? Any recipe recommendations? I'm growing some this year and don't know what I'm going to do with it yet

[@tonystephengrayson]

Last year I bought some supermarket (grocery store) ones and separated them. I got over 20 semi established plants that done very well for under £1

[@christopherpcreation]

African blue basil rules. I love this channel on my second hour. Thank you

[@ZayathInap86]

My favourite gardener channel! I’m growing basil!

[@kuriouskat1490]

Hey Luke - I think your basil bed is just beautiful, ornamental as well as edible! I have a couple of basil plants growing in between my tomatoes. I have taken a few sprigs and set them in water in the house so I can pick the leaves and put in my drinking water. They are so productive, they grow roots before you know it. I started a little growbag with the rooted sprigs. Love it!

[@MIgardener]

Re-rooting basil is a great way to get your friends some free plants. Way to go!

[@cheekysaver]

I am growing a couple basil plants. The lemon basil smells so yummy. In a month I will start some indoors under grow lights so I can have it year round.

[@MIgardener]

I am thrilled that you are trying lemon basil. It is one of my favorites.

[@jennylynne4414]

I first saw this video in 2016 and decided to try a few different basil varieties. Gotta say, I LOVE Thai basil!! It's probably my favorite. However, this year, I'm growing sweet basil, thai basil, cinnamon basil, lemon basil and purple basil … because why not?

[@isabelleblain9657]

I LOVE basil. I use it fresh on tomatoes and a lick of olive oil. But my favourite is pesto, which I freeze and use year round.

[@shahanraif]

Once i grow some seed and got alot of basil plants. I use them on salads in curries, pesto and a lot more..basil tea is also good for health. At the end before winter i dont wana lose my plants and petels because ist severe cold here in Germany, i picked all the leaves n dried in shade and used the whole year until i have my new basil plants 3 inches tall in April 2020. 😃😍😍 Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@Sayonararuiz]

Yes im just realizing how addicting smelling basil is 😍

[@angelicamateo2027]

I’m growing from seed in zone 9b I so want a bed like that one Thanks for the great advice

[@SynfulMemory]

So glad you pointed out the fact that buying it at the store is pricey. "You can take a hike for $3" Yup. You can buy tons and share it with your friends for less than $3. Can't wait to see you at the Store Opening Next weekend. I need to pick up some Tarragon seeds!

[@Aidualc68]

My family used to grow about 3 acres of basils in our farm in Hawaii. I hated days when we had to pick the flowers off but we usually do that the same day we are harvesting also if you’re someone who loves bees they loves these flowers

[@ThatGardener]

There was a nice growing guide four years ago Luke which I loved also!

[@everythingsunflowersandmor2631]

Yes !! Genoese, Thai, spicy globe, purple and Lemon!!

[@MIgardener]

Leon basil is divine. The scent is insane with chicken.

[@publicastration]

I always go to Walmart and grab discounted basil and oregano plants and take cuttings from them. By the end of the year I'll have multiple plants from these half dead plants that normally would have been thrown out. Maybe not good for a large scale farmer but for someone on a budget it's a great way to get fresh basil

[@davidgrech4574]

Thank you so much Luke for the wonderful knowledge that you share and I appreciate your channel and I share your videos with my family and they enjoy the incredible information. Bless you 🙏

[@abigailhumes4608]

I really needed this. I have a bunch of Basil started. I am wondering what to do with it. Thank you.

[@chrisorr6336]

Aye not only a video about growing basil but also in the same state as me, very helpful

[@Rich206L]

Thanks Luke, I was one of those who hounded you about the basil. I had HUGE Italian basil plants, but when you mentioned the watering, I realized the FUBAR I had made. They literally flowered themselves to death and I lost all of the plants. Now I have no basil for the great tomato harvest I'm having to make tomato salad and I'm BUYING basil at the store. Yeah, water. Damn, I could not figure out what was happening! A drip line for them next year for sure. Thanks so much. You have a great channel and I'm so glad I found it! Rich

[@marioedsellafuente3184]

Hi, I just planted a sweet basil. It was perfect when I watch your video. We have enourmous sunlight 6-8 hrs,from our place. I am excited to see my basil grow. Thanks for your insights.

[@klomax7089]

Great video, and right on time! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 learned a lot here and making a few tweaks on my side 😉 Didn't know I should be pinching the flowers and will now do that. I usually plant them with my tomatoes and I swear it makes the tomatoes sweeter! Didn't realize basil is such a great pollenater, this is the best info cuz I need bees! 🐝🐝🐝

[@jwelsh939]

Thanks Luke!

[@kristingoettlicher3503]

Do a video on how to harvest the leaves of basil to keep the plant going until frost. Great, professional channel. Thanks.

[@paulwright5477]

Just started Basil with the Kratky method.

[@chantelwade3299]

I love basil. I make a tea, then add lemon and honey. it helps with my pain.

[@marioedsellafuente3184]

Hi, is your raise beds 4-6 inches high. Do I need to put wood chips in the ground.,My ground crops are not growing well because of the fruit trees, rambutan, pomelo and lanzones within the 300sq area. Thanks for your videos. More power.

[@Kyoanime]

I just planted some the past week and they have a lot of leafs but are still small. I should wait until the are 6 inches still before I cut them right?

[@SonniesGardenPA]

Great tips Luke, I grow sweet basil every year and it does great. This year I tried purple basil from seed it didn't do so well, I guess it needed more attention.

[@MIgardener]

Thanks Sonnie! Some basils definitely need more attention. I would recommend trying genovese basil if you liked the sweet basil.

[@SonniesGardenPA]

OK do you sell those, I'll check. Thanks!

[@a.l.davidson3777]

Thank you. My basil does fine indoors but, fails in the garden every year. I’m hoping to do better now.

[@andrewfaulkner4424]

Ml Gardener : What variety of basil would you recommend growing If you wanted to make a great pesto? Would the Italian sweet basil be a good choice? And would have other recommendations? Thanks 🙂

[@genoveseLLB]

Genovese (jen-o-vay-say) Basilico Genovese. That is my name, yes, i am Italian-American. Great presentation!

[@regiegija02]

What type of trifecta fertilizer do use? Is it the only one u use on every plant? I used a homemade one a few days ago using banana peel, a bit of coffee ground, ground up egg shell and sprinkled worm castings on each plant. What do think of this time of fertilization? Tks for your great videos!

[@ziqixilailei8536]

thanx for the video, my family loves to make pesto with basil. One question: if gray _dust like stuff appears on the back of basil leaves, and discolouration appear on the front side, what is the effective organic way to save the basil? Thanks!

[@ranvanongevalle6053]

Great, i just started to grow several types of basil and this will surely help me to improve the growth!

[@jenmorris917]

Perfect timing for this post! This is the first year I have ever had any problems with growing basil. I have some of the standard sweet basil growing in large planters and they get at least 6 hours of sun. I recently noticed they are not growing too much and the color has changed to a light, bright green. I have grown it in the past without any issues, so I am thinking this may be a from a nutrient deficiency (nitrogen is my guess). I do plan to fertilize them, but would love to hear your thoughts! Thank you!

[@MIgardener]

Glad it helped Jen! Basil is very easy, but if you do something wrong it will let you know. lol

[@joyborazjani2355]

I got holy basil and blue spice basil seeds from MIGardener! I'm so excited!

[@rickeshpatel4025]

I’ve got 5 different basil growing I’ve found dark opal purps do best with little care in my backyard microclimate

[@rockyourheartandsoul]

Had some cinnamon basil last year was super cool! Had to keep it from flowering in our hot humid summer

[@MIgardener]

Cinnamon basil is amazing!

[@sbayles]

Basil and jalapeños are the on,y two food plants I grow every year. Super simple.

[@estuardoruiz5373]

Great video, thank you for sharing!

[@adamfolks1]

This is late but I have to say this is the best tutorial on the met to this day. Thank you.

[@nasreenkhan8200]

Excellent vlog comprihensve knowledge & awareness regarding types of basil Tnx alot ..

[@seseyvlog4309]

Do a growing guide in thyme😁..pleaseeee

[@katiegrazier4091]

Growing it this year in pots as well as a few dif kinds of mints and lemon balm. Really enjoying it fresh but drying some when the leaves are larger for my pantry over the winter.

[@MIgardener]

MMMmmm Lemon balm is so great. Have you ever made tea with it?

[@doreenmangru3490]

So informative, thanks for sharing

[@handoko2020]

Hi in Australia, there is some heat wave in some of the days in summer, temperature reach 40 degree Celcius (104 in Fahrenheit?) how to handle this for basil? should we have it more removable, thus placing the basil inside the house if it happen? Or put inside deck shade? I don't see any of other plant can be a shade for this in case if it happen.

[@silasteacher]

If you need any culinary ideas, green curry with coconut cream and chicken and veggies is the bomb with basil. So is pho, but my favorite is loads of fresh basil sprinkled over pizza just before eating.

[@flashsolver]

Thanks for your videos, I've learned a lot :) I planted basil and thyme in the same plant pot, will one of them take over after some time or is it ok?

[@Blessedbylovingkindness]

I just started to grow basil this year, please show a video how to harvest.

[@mktgteacher]

I’m in Texas. I grow it every spring/summer. Easy! I’ve always used a large ceramic pot in the sun. This year I’m planting in the ground. I can’t live without basil...delicious!

[@SS-lp4jq]

i have to say, im truly amazed with the information. thank you very much for your time.

[@2xboysmom]

I grow basil every year. It's so versatile and easy! My husband loves to show people how to make the itch of bug bites go away immediately by rubbing basil leaves on the bite. He acts like it's magic. LOL

[@leovoldoftrest9987]

Planted a 3x3 bed of basil this year. I'd like to see how to harvest the seeds and when to do so.

[@cdogvlog5557]

I am going to grow basil next to my strawberry plants, I got a water barrel hooked up with drip irrigation - I wonder if they would be happy to be watered the same.