How to Grow Basil from Seed in Containers | from Seed to Harvest

[@mardintahusanti8746]

You successfully convinced me to start growing my own herbs. I literally just sowed my basil seeds because of this video of yours, wish me luck!

[@TowardGarden]

How exciting!! So glad to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment and wishing you a great harvest!🙏

[@oanastancioiu2575]

How is it going?

[@mardintahusanti8746]

@@oanastancioiu2575 Hey there, so for an update, I pruned my basil for the first time on June 9th, will be pruning again this June 23rd! My basil was already quite big before pruning, but it gets even better after. Soo leafy!

[@TowardGarden]

@@mardintahusanti8746 Great Job👏 Love to hear it 😊

[@smoke_screen4197]

@@TowardGardenawesome thanks for sharing this info going to get our started

[@cessygalguerra9822]

I’m currently on day 3 of planting my basil seeds following this video and they have sprouted! So amazing

[@TowardGarden]

Wow, nice work 👏🎉 happy growing and thank you so much for sharing!🌱

[@ingridr4374]

This must be one of the best videos on growing and harvesting Basil. I finally got it. I was having a hard time trying to figure it out. Thanks

[@TowardGarden]

Delighted to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@iidajokinen2431]

Finally someone showing exactly what to do, step-by-step. Thank you, now I get it!! ❤

[@TowardGarden]

Glad to hear it. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!😊🌱

[@csen96]

Somehow this made planting basil seeds feel less overwhelming. Someone I work with gifted everyone plantable stationery on her birthday (which is wonderful) I was impatient so I took the seeds out and I’ve sowed them. Hoping for the best!

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you like the video. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!🌱

[@sajeehaqureshi6473]

In which month we can plant the seeds ​@@TowardGarden

[@TowardGarden]

@@sajeehaqureshi6473 For cold winters start May-June and for mild winters start Feb-July, or early fall. Plant basil outdoors only after nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). You may start seeds indoor 2-3 weeks before transplanting outside. Thanks for visiting.

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

Just bought a beautiful 1 gallon basil from Lowes. I boiled water, put some in a plastic pot saucer so it can drink from below. It works!!!! Will transpot to a bigger pot tomorrow without disturbing the roots. Your gentle care showed me how. Thanks so much ❤.. Jeanie, the FORMER heavy handed waterer of her plants🎉 7:52

[@TowardGarden]

Sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing and happy gardening!

[@conradkappel9426]

Very useful. So much more user friendly and informative than the other videos from "experts" (won't mention names) who cannot stay on subject and are more interested in showing off their knowledge and their gardens.

[@TowardGarden]

Delighted to hear it and that you found my video useful. Thank you so much for your comment😊

[@minalatifi8728]

I completely agree with you.

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you for your comment!

[@Arianna-pn2pt]

Wow! I love this video. So peaceful and full of great information without all the yapping. Looking forward to seeing my basil grow like this.

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!😊

[@jacquelinelombard5029]

You’re my number 1 gardener 🌟… I wanted to start a tower garden with a variety of herbs and vegetables and didn’t have a clue where to start Now I can get started thanks to you 🙏

[@TowardGarden]

Awesome. Delighted to hear it. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

[@erica2912]

So excited to start planting my own basil. Thanks for your comprehensive video.

[@TowardGarden]

So glad to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@nicandrews1370]

Thank you for the simplicity of it all 🙌🏽❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you like it. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@Mrtinyfarmer]

cool video! nice and easy way to grow basil!

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you very much for your comment!

[@devinefood8763]

Should I keeping it in sunlight or shady area?

[@TowardGarden]

Only in very hot midday sun you will need to provide some shade. Otherwise if it is not very hot, you can grow them in sunlight. Thank you for visiting!

[@jaymobile4146]

After you put them in the 10 gallon pot, did you leave them outdoors the entire time?

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, they were planted and left outdoors (in a part-sun location) till harvest. Thank you very much for visiting!

[@Soul_Education]

It's interesting that you don't pre-moisten your seed starting mix. I enjoy your videos. Very informative. Thank you. New sub!!

[@TowardGarden]

I try to show the simple ways that I have tried and worked for me. But I am sure there are many other methods to gardening which are suitable for different conditions. I am delighted that you love my videos and thank you very much for your support!

[@mcbezerrius]

I love this video sooo much, I'm trying growing my basil from seeds for second time. First try, they didn't go well

[@TowardGarden]

Wonderful, hope you will have a great harvest this time. Happy growing and thank you very much for your comment!

[@NicoleCloutier-yf8rz]

Love this video, especially the relaxing and groovy tunes.

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your comment!😊

[@alinka7cukierka]

thank you so much for this video! The content is very helpful, so are many of the comments. Even if I grew up helping my mom planting and growing many veggies, I did not practice that for several years and forgot, but I found this video just in time

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you found it helpful. Thank you very much for your comment!

[@dianejohnson9904]

I’m learning so much from your videos. I did not know to pinch tops to make plants bushy.

[@TowardGarden]

Glad to be of any help. Thank you so much for getting in touch!

[@nebraskalandfishing]

Good job, just getting ready to start some from seed. Thanks.

[@TowardGarden]

Wonderful. Happy growing and thank you very much for your comment!

[@BettyFL]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you! ❤

[@TowardGarden]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your comment! 😊

[@katec9893]

Extremely clear and helpful, thank you.

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you found it helpful. Thank you so much!😊

[@TRTGCbyjroed]

Good Morning😁I will be growing more Basil in the near future. I love cooking with fresh Basil. I had a beautiful Basil plant growing on my patio last summer. It seems my beagle Sophie loves fresh Basil also. That little brat ate my entire Basil plant one afternoon when I left her on the patio. So it’s back to starting my Basil over again🥴 Sophie is not allowed near my patio garden!! Your Basil looks AMAZING!! Be Blessed and have a Great day on Purpose.

[@TowardGarden]

Oh no. I hope this time Sophie knows that the nice growing basils are only for Ms J. Have a blessed day too and thank you so much for your comment!

[@Paper_nylon]

looove your content. always looking forward to when you post :')

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your support!😊

[@emilenesantiago]

I have a basil seedling for more than a month now and it's not growing crazy like yours, it still has the 2 baby leaf, what should I do?

[@TowardGarden]

It is hard to tell without seeing. If the weather is cold, that is completely normal. Seedlings grow slowly when it is cold. If the seedlings look healthy, get adequate light and don't show signs of wilting, then you just need to keep them warm at above 65F (18C). Also once you see first pair of true leaves (not the tiny ones), feed them with diluted (1/2 of suggested dose) fish fertilizer, or a general purpose water soluble fertilizer. Please note that the timeline in the video is just for reference and can differ for different conditions. I am guessing you just need to be patient. Happy growing and thank you for visiting!

[@skywalker1991]

One thing love about basil is , evrytime you pinch remove leaves it grows back double . My basil plants are now 12 inch in diameter and 15 inch high , all from little seed , I add it to my sandwiches and pasta all the time fresh . love it

[@TowardGarden]

Wonderful, thank you for sharing!

[@Pooja_PPP]

what is the ideal weather to start frowing these? summer or winter?

[@TowardGarden]

In general, for cold winters start May-June and for mild winters start Feb-July. Plant basil outdoors only after nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). You may start seeds indoor 2-3 weeks before transplanting outside. Thanks for visiting.

[@arienevenida]

Thank you so much for a lovely video. I enjoy watching it. 😊

[@TowardGarden]

So nice of you😊. Than you so much for your comment!!

[@arienevenida]

@@TowardGarden I've rewatched it for several few times today through my phone, then our TV. I just love basils and I love watching them grow even in videos. Hope you're having a nice day and early Happy Holidays! :)

[@TowardGarden]

So delighted to hear it. Thank you again for your support. Have a blessed Holidays as well😊

[@Emgee78]

I'm currently growing two basil seedlings as companions for my tomatoes, but after accidentally tearing one of the basil leaves and getting nice whiff of the smell (heavenly!!!) I'm going to plant extra in a separate container.

[@TowardGarden]

Wonderful, Basil leaved indeed smell heavenly. Happy growing and thank you for sharing. 🌱😊

[@katerhyne2779]

Thanks for such a great video. I am planning to grow Basil because I love this herb so much, but I have one question. What is the height of the 24 in planter you have in the video? I have a similar pot that is roughly 20 L X 6 H, will that planter be okay to use?

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you liked the video. The planters are almost same size 24LX 6H so yes you definitely can. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

[@katerhyne2779]

@@TowardGarden Thank you for answering my question!

[@manidiparay6710]

Is it necessary to transfer the baby plants from pot to growing trays and then back to pots? Or can I keep growing them in the pot itself?

[@TowardGarden]

It is possible, but basils grow to their best when they have enough room to develop roots. You may end up with smaller plants but it is doable. You can skip the pricking out step and replant them directly in larger pot thou. Thank you very much for your comment!

[@rick5653]

Question; Did you cover them tightly and grow them inside? It’s still very warm out. Should I just leave the open dirt with no plastic cover?

[@TowardGarden]

I don't cover any of my seeds with plastic. If it is too hot, you can put the seed tray in a cool shaded area. Expose them to early morning sunlight so they don't get leggy. happy growing and thank you for visiting!

[@daviddschool]

Do you have holes in the bottom of the blue container? Do you have this in a warm place? How often are you watering this?

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, it necessary to have drainage hole at the bottom of any plastic container. Basil prefer warm weather, but avoid hot midday sun. Watering depends on the condition, keep the soil moist but not soggy. If hot, water daily. Thanks for visiting.

[@RowanLmao]

Just bought some herbs to grow on my own! What organic soil do you recommend?

[@TowardGarden]

that's great. I make my own soil mix shown in video but for bagged soil, Kellogg Garden organic plus potting mix is a good choice. Thanks.

[@thenittingnurse]

Such a wonderful video ❤! Thank you.

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your comment!😊💚

[@Yinyanchant]

A perfect video, thank you..I can almost smell it 🤗

[@TowardGarden]

So glad to hear it. They do smell amazing😊Thank you so much for your comment!

[@camiele4]

Do I need to cover the top off with a plastic wrap to speed up germination?

[@TowardGarden]

It is optional. I usually don't, but it is up to you. Thanks for visiting.

[@oanastancioiu2575]

Seeds need to be hydrated before putting them in soil ?

[@TowardGarden]

It is not required. If you keep soil moist that would be ok. Thanks for visiting.

[@hariyali-thevanaspati7204]

Like 6 , Great , Lovely , Useful 🙏

[@TowardGarden]

Many thanks😊

[@argetni119]

would it be better to root the seeds in the seed tray than in the container bin?

[@TowardGarden]

Not a big difference between a tray and container bin. But if you mean individual plugs, that's because Basils have tiny seeds and it is easier to sprinkle seeds rather than sowing couple of seeds in each plug. I do this so I can choose strong seedlings to be pricked out. This also gives me the opportunity to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. You can certainly sow seeds in many different methods. I hope this helps. Thanks for getting in touch and Good Luck!

[@mridusmita84]

Thank you for such a wonderful detailed video! I just planted my basil seeds into potting soil ( not coir and pearlite as you siggested as I don't have that). Im hoping they germinate!

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you liked the video. Seeds will germinate in potting soil too. Just keep in mind that seedlings may be affected with soil borne fungal disease such as "damping off". I hope that will not happen to your seedlings and you will have a wonderful crops. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

[@angelparis2071]

Wow….so patient and gentle handling each baby basil. A newbie gardener wanted to learn. I got the pot from Trader Joe’s and it died on me. 😔

[@TowardGarden]

Once you bring home the pot from TJ, water them and try to separate the seedlings (very gently) and plant them individually in small pots. keep them well watered and provide part sun. they will thrive. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!

[@cikgu_nurul8795]

@@TowardGardenwater them means spraying water ? so still need to transfer them from pot to soil? sorry i a newbie here, never gardening

[@TowardGarden]

@@cikgu_nurul8795 It is preferred to always water at the soil level and not spraying plants. Spraying will increase the chance of fungal disease. Thanks for visiting.

[@symonepeart3103]

Love the video, we have been watching your videos for years and your such an inspiration! So how to you prevent your basil plants from being infected by pests and disease? (Since you would eat the leaves of this plant)

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you love the videos. For pests, I monitor my plants daily and with first sign of any pest, I try to control them depending on the pest type. Neem oil mix is organic and helps a lot. If you have a severe pest presence, protect them using a garden netting. Hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!

[@MrClever-pl3rr]

I recently brought pots, soil and seeds but I didn’t think u had to transfer them so can I just plant the seeds into the big pots and leave them in there to grow

[@TowardGarden]

That is doable too. There are many way to grow plants and you can try and find what best works for you. Happy growing and thank you for visiting.

[@loveheals4155]

This is the first video that has made me feel confident I can do this Can you tell me how often to water in the various stages? I have bad reactions to many growing mediums but I know I can use coir, is there a sub for perlite? Also, I don't know where to find manure?, I am worried how to make compost, hmm... Also, is there a sub for potting soil? I have an array of organic seeds I can get at my library.

[@TowardGarden]

So glad to hear it! I am sure you can do this! For watering, the best is to keep moist, but not soggy. You can skip watering is the top soil is wet. In hot wethers, water daily. Perlite can be replaced by vermiculite. You can also use gardening grit but that will make pots heavier. All garden centers carry bagged manure. Chicken or cow manures sold in bags are composted and ready to use. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

[@Geminiboyfriend]

Hi, new gardener here. I’m being told to harden off my basil. I noticed you didn’t do that and they are thriving. I live in SoCal so the sun is harsher than it appears in this video. Did you harden off? If not, how come? Thanks in advance!

[@TowardGarden]

Hi. I am in SoCal too and usually with our mild winters you can skip hardening off your plants. You can start indoors, but as soon as seedlings emerge, bring them outdoor for a 4-6 hours of early morning sunlight. If too hot in midday sun, keep them in part shade. If night temperature drop below 40F, which rarely happens in SoCal, bring them inside at nights. Otherwise by keeping them outdoor, they will get used to outdoor conditions and grow well. Basil grow perfectly in cool weathers, don't wait until hot summers to grow them. Hope this helps and thank you so much for getting in touch. Happy growing!

[@figenisk6983]

Thank you for this very informative video! Is it okay to leave the germinated seeds in the seed starting pot without transferring them twice to different pots?

[@TowardGarden]

it is possible, but plants grow to their best when they have enough room to grow and develop roots. You may end up with smaller plants but it is doable. You can skip the pricking out step and replant them directly in larger pot thou. Thank you very much for your comment!

[@nour6614]

Great video and very informative. I have a few questions, when I first plant the seeds how often should i water them ( I will be using a plastic pot) , should i expose them to direct sunlight? If yes how many hours a day? Also, I've seen some videos where they cover the seedling with a plastic wrap, is it necessary? And what does it do ? (Sorry if i used wrong terminology but i'm still a beginner ) One last question, when the basil thrive and grow, how frequently should i water them? Thank you❤

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you found the video helpful. For watering the seedlings you may want to check my video on how to water seedlings here kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3rImnVpZt54gNksi=PdpKU4yj7lUhADjC . Basically you want to keep seed soil moist but not soggy. For the light, 4-6 hours of early morning sunlight is the best. or you can place them in a part sun/part shade location, but avoid exposing them to hot midday sun. The plastic cover is to help keep soil moist. If you manage to check yourself and keep soil constantly moist, plastic cover is not needed (I never use it). And the mature basils will do best if you keep them watered. Do not let top soil to dry out. I normally water them every other day and if hot, daily. Hope this answers your question and thank you so much for your comment. Happy growing!😊🌱

[@nour6614]

@@TowardGarden thank youu❤️❤️

[@sylviaw.1584]

I just came across your video and channel. Very well done on showing how easy it is to do. Do you place them under any kind of grow light after they germinate or do you put them outside? I am in zone 7. Thank you for making all the videos for growing from seed.

[@TowardGarden]

Until seeds germinate, I keep them in a shed like room in my backyard (at about room temperature). As soon as they pop up, seedlings are moved to a sheltered part sun location (3-4 hours of early morning sunlight). On very sunny days, I provide some shade (like patio umbrella). I usually don't use grow lights for my seedings, only if it is cloudy for few days and not enough sunlight. So delighted to hear you love my videos and thank you very much for your comment!😊

[@chunkymonkey8750]

Do you have to water them alot and how often?

[@TowardGarden]

The ones in grow bag I watered them almost daily, but plastic pots hold moisture better and I watered less frequently. You want to keep soil moist but not soggy. Thank you for visiting!

[@tsepeing7782]

Thank you for the guidance in the video! I'm curious, what happens if we skip the step of pricking out the seedlings? Would the basil still be able to grow in the original pot? I live in a small apartment and don't have a lot of gardening space, was thinking that if they could simply grow in the original pots I could avoid having to get more containers.

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, that is an option too. Just make sure you don't have too many seed/seedlings in one pot. And remember to feed them with liquid fertilizer from time it time. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!

[@tsepeing7782]

@@TowardGarden Great! Thanks a lot for the tip!

[@AnitasCookingChannel]

What temperature does the basil herb grow best in? Maximum temperature for it to grow ..

[@TowardGarden]

Plant basil outdoors only after nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). You may start seeds indoor 2-3 weeks before transplanting outside. Basils usually thrive in hot weathers, but they will start flowering quickly if it gets too hot, just remember to keep flower buds pinched off to extend harvesting and feed regularly to promote new growth. Also you can keep them in shade in extreme midday heat. Cold does more harm than heat to basils.Thanks for visiting.

[@AnitasCookingChannel]

Thank you so much for the valuable response , I will try this summer keeping in mind the points and I hope to grow basil , also loved the video it's so perfect , never seen any video which is so detailed .

[@TowardGarden]

@AnitasCookingChannel glad you loved it. Thank you so much!😊

[@juliastrutinschi8553]

Just planted mine yesterday. If I don’t harvest it, and only want the plant for decorative purposes, what should I expect regarding the plant’s lifespan?

[@TowardGarden]

Even if you only want the plant for decoration, it is a good idea to pick leaves so the plants grow more greens and don't go to flowering. If not effected by disease and if temperature doesn't drop to freezing, you can enjoy them pretty much all year long. Happy growing and thanks for visiting.

[@tiarraward6083]

the music in this video is lovely

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you like it! Thank you so much for your comment!😊

[@Younaverze]

After you planted the seed and watered them do you put them in darkness until they sprout out of the soil or do they need both light and dark for germinating them? 1:30

[@TowardGarden]

I just keep seed tray in a room next to a window until they germinate. Once seedlings sprout, I put them in 3-4 hrs. of morning sunlight, or under a patio umbrella if too sunny. Thanks for visiting.

[@andreal9532]

Are you putting the seedlings outdoors once they germinate?

[@TowardGarden]

@@andreal9532 Outdoors yes, but not in direct sunlight. If night temperature is below 50F, you can bring them inside during the night. Thanks for visiting!

[@andreal9532]

@@TowardGarden Thanks for the info!!

[@LSinclair]

Excellent video!! Thank you so much, great how to.

[@TowardGarden]

So glad to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@mysongzz1521]

pretty basil ❤

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you!

[@darkestdragon]

Does the soil need to be very moist at all times? Mine stopped growing after a small shoot with 2 tiny leaves..?

[@TowardGarden]

Yes the soil should be on the moist side. Is the plant dying or just stopped growing. If just stopped growing, try to feed with diluted fish fertilizer. Thanks for visiting. Thanks for visiting.

[@HAMZAHoSSAIN-d7g]

Your video inspired me to buy soil and seeds to plant my own basil! But I'm a bit confused here 3:51 , does the tiny pots have holes in them for the plants to absorb the water, if not how do the plants absorb the water? And is there any alternative to those tiny pots, and is it completely necessary to change the pots 3 times? Sorry for so many questions it's my first time planting.

[@TowardGarden]

Glad to hear it. Yes they have holes. Every pot should have holes for drainage. It doesn't have to be same exact pot trays, you can use any small pots like 2" or 3" to separate the seedlings. Even small plastic cups will work too. Just make sure to add few holes at the bottom. Happy growing and thank you very much for your comment!

[@Summer-o7j]

🙋‍♂️ what the best soil for growing basil seed and in which season ty

[@TowardGarden]

Hi. If you mean the seed starting mix, I use coco coir + perlite, check my video here on how to make it kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXu9lHp6dteibNk . If you asking about the potting soil, check video @ 5:09 and 5:15 for the mixture. In cold winters, start seeds in May-June, and for mild winters in April-July. Thank you for visiting.

[@nancykrotz2263]

I have my seedlings growing well, about 6 weeks now. but they are very thin and tall. do I pinch them back?

[@TowardGarden]

You may pinch them. But if they are tall, maybe they don't get enough light. And if they are not separated and pricked out yet, try to do so to help them grow stronger individually. Thanks for visiting.

[@richardavila6957]

Hi, i live in Indonesia. A tropical country. I would like to ask should i follow your step by step in planting Basil or should i moisten my seeds first ? Thank you in advance

[@TowardGarden]

Hi. Basil seeds are easy to germinate and you don't need to moisten them first, just keep the soil moist. Thank you for watching from Indonesia and happy growing!

[@zenjm8697]

Where did you placed the seedling tray after sprouts, water them, put in fertilizer. where did you put vour seedlings in direct sunlight thru the stages

[@TowardGarden]

once seeds sprout, you can put them in early morning sunlight (6 hrs) or have them under a filtered sunlight or shade (beach umbrella). hope this helps and thank you for visiting.

[@marjorysantos5470]

Nice! Thanks for this helpful video. How often do you water them?

[@TowardGarden]

The ones in grow bag I watered them almost daily, but plastic pots hold moisture better and I watered less frequently. You want to keep soil moist but not soggy. Glad you found my video helpful and thank you so much for your comment!

[@cwayres5308]

Are herbs fertilized and what is best? Does straight homemade compost help?

[@TowardGarden]

Herbs and leafy vegetables in general benefit from high nitrogen fertilizers. For water soluble ones, fish fertilizer (5-1-1) is a great choice. For granules, you can use Feather meal or Blood meal fertilizers (I have a list of these fertilizers on my amazon page www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6 you can check). Any type of manure is also perfect to amend soil for high nitrogen media. Thank you very much for visiting and your support!

[@uneep7406]

I love your video, I am currently trying basil from store bought plant(not keeping my hopes high). I want to try the seed method too so quick couple of questions: 1.) which month did you sow the seeds ? 2.) will your method work in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a and 10b? 3.) what soil are you using, I have miracle grow container soil, will that work?

[@TowardGarden]

Thank very much you for your comment. 1. I started in March. 2. Sure. You can start seeds from February to May in zone 10. Keep them well-watered and provide some shade from sun in very hot days. But otherwise they will do totally fine. 3. I usually make my own potting mix ( refer to video at 5:16), but any general purpose potting soil will work. For a better result, add small amount of bagged composted manure (chicken, steer,...) to make it nitrogen rich. I hope this helps and thanks again for visiting.

[@jiojimenez1120]

Awesome video!

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@jiojimenez1120]

@@TowardGarden I wanted to ask, I planted some basil seeds and they started sprouting but all of a sudden they just dropped and died. any advice ?

[@TowardGarden]

It is hard to tell without seeing but I am guessing it should be "damping off", which is a fungal disease. Try to use a clean seed starting mix. You can sprinkle cinnamon powder on soil to help deterring fungus. Also you can spray a light dose of fungicide such as copper ones to prevent this problem. Hope this helps and good luck!

[@jiojimenez1120]

@@TowardGarden Would I be able to send you pictures to your email? Ive been at this for a couple weeks now and its not working at all. I planted the seeds in a homedepot jiffy plater kit they sprouted quick.

[@TowardGarden]

Ok. Or you can DM me on my instagram.

[@pochi20111]

I love your video guide. Now I can sow my greek basil. I'm surprised about your big pot, because it's made on foami, so, I have a question for you. Do you have a video to make the foami pot? I will really apreciate it!

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you love the video. If you are asking about the fabric pots or the grow bags, they are made of heavy duty thickened non woven fabrics. I purchase them online . You can check my amazon page www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6 for a list of bags I use. Hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!

[@jelam100]

Hi there, such amazing informational video. I have a question do we need to soak the basil seeds before sowing or just directly plant them?

[@TowardGarden]

Hi! So glad you found the video informative. Soaking seeds is usually for seeds with hard shells to reduce germination time. Basil seeds are not that hard to germinate and soaking is not necessary. I always sow the directly but if you want yo can soak them too. Hope this helps. Happy gardening and thank you so much for your comment!😊

[@jelam100]

Thank you for your help, I tried to grow them in the coco peat but they didn't germinate so I put them in a box with some tissues they did sprut but died after an inch of growth also tried to transfer a few in light soil but they did not survive anything you can help me out with would be appreciated where I live I dont get fresh basil so I am very dedicated to grow in my home garden. Thank you!

[@nirmalamasih4403]

I like the smell of basil.🤩👍

[@TowardGarden]

Can't agree more. They are lovely🌱💚

[@KarlMySuitcase]

Just wait until you taste it my friend 😁

[@TowardGarden]

@KarlMySuitcase Right on😄👍

[@kimgallon9854]

Should I set it in full sun, partial sun or indirect sun?

[@TowardGarden]

If the weather is not too hot, full sun will work, usually about 6-8 hours of sun. If too hot, like me in SoCal, indirect sun is better (such as protecting them from midday hot sun with a shade cloth). Hope this helps and thank you for visiting.

[@susantan1163]

Nice video. How long can the basil last?

[@TowardGarden]

Basil can last the entire summer, and if you have moderate winter time, you can keep harvesting basil for next year too. Just remember to keep them watered. Thank you very much for your comment!

[@janak8912]

I can’t figure out why some places say plant 4-6” apart and other say 8-10”. 4-6” seems to look nice for a good bushy amount of basil without a lot of gaps.

[@TowardGarden]

It depends on the variety and the size of the plants you want to harvest. Yes, for most basils, 4-6" works great. Thank you for getting in touch!

[@christinefullerton7183]

Great video. 👍

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much for your comment!

[@BingGeaux]

there is so much joy in doing it yourself...but can I get you to come do mine for me? LOL my greenhouse got too hot and wilted my basil plants AGH!!

[@TowardGarden]

Don't worry you will learn as you go. Keep it up.

[@AngelDiaz-de4kt]

Woau good job friend

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you very much!

[@facelquetglas8929]

Beautuuuutiful....thank you! I will start today since I have seeds.

[@TowardGarden]

Fantastic! happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

[@ReXora25]

What did you use to make this soil? I wanna grow my sweet basil indoors.

[@TowardGarden]

The soil mix is shown in video @ 5:09 and 5:15 . For indoor growing, you can also use seed starting mix plus worm casting as well. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting.

[@ReXora25]

​@@TowardGardenThank you! What do you think of this mix when I plant it indoors? Worm Casting, Pumice, Coconut coir and charcoal?

[@TowardGarden]

That works too. Keep in mind that basil need nitrogen rich soil, so you will need to feeding with water soluble fertilizers once plant grow big. Happy growing!

[@Lizard008]

Nice video. I've sown basil from harvested seeds before on a wet paper, and then planted them in soil. I'll do it in a mix as you suggested this time around. Could you inform what the advantage is to transplant the seedlings into a plug, and to then move the plug to the final pot, rather than moving the seedlings straight to the pot? Thanks!

[@TowardGarden]

The seedlings aren't that strong to be potted straight into a rich potting mix. I also found that tiny seedlings are more prone to disease specially damping off, if they haven't developed strong root system. I am sharing the best practice I have experienced, but there can be definitely other methods that work too. Hope this answers your question and thank you so much for your comment!

[@chasc6334]

I love this video! I tried last year and it was a flop. Did you start your basil indoors?

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you love the video. I usually start until weather is warm enough to sow basil seeds outdoors. If you want to start indoors, make sure you provide sufficient light for your basils. I hope you will have a better results this time and thank you so much for your comment!

[@lesmar234]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@TowardGarden]

Love to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@madhuraambre9266]

Where to buy these different types of containers? The rectangle ones?

[@TowardGarden]

The black ones are from IKEA. I think they are discontinued, but you can find a similar one here www.ikea.com/us/en/p/uppsnofsad-storage-box-with-lid-black-s99393107/ . The green one is just a 24" planter window box you can find in garden centers www.homedepot.com/p/Bloem-Dura-Cotta-24-in-Living-Green-Plastic-Window-Box-Planter-with-Tray-DCBT24-42/205054779 . Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!

[@honeyqk]

Are there holes at the bottom of your blue container?

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, you need drainage holes on any seed tray. I am reusing Swiffer Sweeper wet mop cloths container. Washed thoroughly and added holes for drainage (about 10 1/4" holes). I will try to post a video on this subject in future. Thanks for visiting!

[@justSomeChap]

I planted around 25 seeds in a rather small container, should I leave only a few and take out the others? Thank you and sorry for the grammar, I'm not a native English speaker.

[@TowardGarden]

I suggest to wait and see how many of them germinate. If they germinate too close to each other and you will not need that many plants, just remove few so other have room to grow. And if you want to keep them, try to prick them out while they are young. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting.

[@joehernandez8208]

Can’t you keep them in the original container that you originally sewn them in?

[@TowardGarden]

If it is too crowded the plants will stay small. It is better to grow them individually and apart to have big bushy plants with healthy leaves. Thank you for getting in touch!

[@marius11marius]

your plants look very healthy

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much for the comment!

[@greenlightgod4619]

I hear different things, can I plant basil now? Zone 8 I heard I can start herbs now?

[@TowardGarden]

You can definitely start seeds indoors. If the night temperature stays above 40-45°F, you can take them outside for a morning sunlight. IF decided to keep indoor, make sure to provide good light source. And when nights are too cold, bring seedling inside at nights. Once seedlings are large enough to handle and weather is above 50°F both day and night, transplant outdoors. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!

[@margaritanathan2693]

What kind of compost do you use ? Can you please link

[@TowardGarden]

I use home made or get it from local suppliers. If you want to use bagged compost (and if you live in US) you can use Kellogg garden "Amend" kellogggarden.com/products/kellogg/amend-garden-soil-for-flowers-and-vegetables/ or organic "Garden Soil" kellogggarden.com/products/kellogg/kellogg-garden-organics-all-natural-garden-soil/ . Many garden centers carry them. Hope this helps and thanks for visiting.

[@AbdulManan-ki5xr]

What is the mixture you are putting in bowl please explain

[@TowardGarden]

If you mean the seed starting mix in the blue container, it is coco coir + perlite, check my video here on how to make it kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXu9lHp6dteibNk . If you asking about the potting soil, check video @ 5:09 and 5:15 for the mixture. Thank you for visiting.

[@justin-wz1jw]

Thank for you such a lovely, detailed video! Question-I see you planted 6 plants in the 24in container. Is that okay? I’ve heard some advise to space 10-15in apart, so I’d just like some clarification :)

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you loved the video. If you are planting seedlings individually like I did in the video, you can have them 4-5 inches apart and they will do great. However, if you are planting 3-4 seedlings together, or you want to grow bushy varieties of basil, you may want to plant them more apart each other. Hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!

[@oswaldburga9836]

What zone are U in? and what time of the year you started planting?

[@TowardGarden]

I am in 9b and usually start the basil in mid Feb. to early March (or wait until night temperature is above 50F). Thanks for visiting.

[@rizzasamar3421]

How many days is the germination period of sweet basil?

[@TowardGarden]

Normally it takes 7-14 days for seeds to germinate. thank you for visiting.

[@AgriNaBesh]

nice demonstration

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much!

[@mokshakhajuria3993]

Hello, I started growing my basil seeds indoors in some direct but mostly indirect sunlight, because it was still cold and windy outside (NM). But now I am seeing all my seedlings are leggy. So now i am putting them out in the sun. How many hours do I put? Is there anything else I can do? I hope I have not ruined them 😔.

[@mokshakhajuria3993]

They are Ferry Morse, same as you showed in your video

[@TowardGarden]

You can put them in morning sunlight ~6hrs, and if it is too cold (below 50F), bring them inside at nights. Once it is time to prick them out or potting on, you can plant them a bit deeper and cover part of the leggy stem. After that, wait few weeks until they have developed leaves and then cut the tip off so they grow bushy. While you are waiting, I suggest to start a new batch and this time as soon as they pop up put them in filtered sunlight or 4-6 hrs of early morning sunlight. hope this helps and good luck!

[@mokshakhajuria3993]

@@TowardGarden thank you so much. I think i ll have to start a new batch.

[@tinajohn679]

Amazing Ideas! ❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤ ❤❤ ❤

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much😊💚

[@valjalava1951]

Great video,just wondering which pest gets the basil

[@TowardGarden]

They are prone to many common leaf eating bugs such as aphids, slugs, or beetles. But most problematic are the fungal and bacterial diseases like wilts, blight, mildew, bacterial spots,...Regular monitoring and preventative actions work much better to control these issues. Spraying neem oil mix is one of the best organic methods to use. hope this answers your question and thank you so much for your comment.

[@priayief]

I'm wondering if I could germinate basil seeds in a container with potting soil and lightly cover the top surface with a thin layer of seeding-starting mix, could I avoid having to prick-out the seedlings to pot them up? I'd like to try growing basil indoors and this way I'd avoid all those other steps?

[@TowardGarden]

Sure you can. I am showing what I found works best for growing them in my experience but sure there can be many ways to gardening. Some seeds struggle to germinate in potting soil due to fungal or mold problems. Also you may want to separate the seedlings if you plant them to close to each other. Hope this helps and happy growing.

[@priayief]

@@TowardGarden Thanks for the reply. I guess the best way is to do it in the simplest manner possible and then, if you notice issues (like fungal or mold problems), take steps do address the issue. The first time I grew Basil indoors, I planted a single seed in each pot. After watching your video, my reaction was that this wasn't a good idea. I'm about to start growing it again this year, but this time, I'm just gonna try throwing a bunch of seeds on the surface of a container of potting soil and then thin them out appropriately. And thanks for posting you video. Cheers.

[@TowardGarden]

@@priayief Good luck!

[@cleversagg22]

I'm wondering what is the best way to harvest. Last time I harvested the basil nothing grew anymore and the whole plant dried out 😢

[@TowardGarden]

Not sure what happened there, but unless you cut it back to the soil level, it shouldn't kill the plant. try to harvest to the top 2-3 leaves. Keep 4-5" of the stem for new growth. Hope this helps and thanks for visiting.

[@alpagorji2125]

What is seed starting mix and what quantities to use...thank you

[@TowardGarden]

Check my video where I showed how to make the seed starting mix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXu9lHp6dteibNksi=1BKSq0DtgadMV93h . Happy growing and thank you for visiting!

[@danielyeh1627]

*The flower shop owner told me to soak the seeds for a few hours first, but none of them sprouted. So the seeds don't need to be soaked at all, right?*

[@TowardGarden]

Some seeds with hard shells may benefit from being soaked in advance to speed up the germination, but I have never done that for basil seeds. If conditions are right (temp., moisture,...) you shouldn't have issues germinating basil seeds. You may just got bad batch of seeds, try new packet. Thanks for visiting!