We use our basil as defense against bugs and even groundhogs for the tomatoes and squash. We plants lots of basil around the tomatoes and as we trim the bolting flowers, we toss them around the squash to help discourage pesky predators! 🎉
@sbffsbrarbrr2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I thought once the plant started flowering, the leaves would continue to get/stay hard. Did not realize that if I pruned back at that point, new soft green leaves would start coming in. Will definitely give this a shot so see if I can get some fresh basil to go with the last of the tomatoes.
@xomsicxompk2 ай бұрын
I’m gunna try this tomorrow ! I hope I can save my basil plant , I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to let them flower 😅
@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb Жыл бұрын
Really like the clarity of explanation and multiple stages of growth to know what to expect. This channel deserves more subscribers.
@GardenWellEatWell Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching and for the great support! @ArthurDentZaphodBeeb I'm always trying to do content that's "mostly harmless" ! LOL! Paul
@lynnandrews84242 жыл бұрын
Instead of composting those cut off flower stems, can't you dehydrate & use for spice or use the flowers stems in pestos? Aren't they edible like the leaves?
@GardenWellEatWell2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lynn, I've never tried eating the older blossoms because they are pretty coarse, but I'll have to try that next time. You could certainly use the very young buds for pesto as they're pretty tender. Thanks, Paul
@LjubomirSimin2 жыл бұрын
They are completely edible and very fragrant. Especially cooked in sauces. You can wrap them in a cloth and take out after cooking if you find them especially hardy.
@SamStormbornOrmandy2 ай бұрын
Really helpful info, thank you! 🌱💚🌿
@LisaMarie-kl1vi27 күн бұрын
Thank you! A great informative video!
@shellygarza9364 Жыл бұрын
Oh and I would be so blessed if you could get me seeds from your over power tasting Basil 😛. I will be learning from your channel. I am in zone 10..of My God is Blessing me 😇and you😊
@kamase2212 күн бұрын
Thank you! Great explanation! ❤
@queenofdams042 жыл бұрын
Wow.. amazing
@WolfriksRaven Жыл бұрын
Great video ,Thanks❤️ What I'd like to see a video of but couldn't find amongst yours is how to allow your basil to go to seed so I can get seeds from it so I don't have to buy a new basil plant from the store next year.😊 I live in an apartment and have planter box's in the window on the ledge. My plants do well there.
@GardenWellEatWell Жыл бұрын
Hi Brenda, if you want some seed, just let a few of the stems continue to bolt. They'll produce some flowers and then they'll dry fully on the stem after another month. Pick the dried ends and put them in an envelope. They'll have more than enough seeds to grow next year. Just crush and roll the dried ends in the palms of your hands and you'll see the small black seeds appear. Thanks for watching! Paul
@WolfriksRaven Жыл бұрын
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@bobbossin2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Helpful and encouraging.
@sarahcallaway99692 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video. My first basil plant started flowering and I wasn't sure what to do so I did a Google search and your video was one of the results. This was very helpful. I think it is early to be bolting, but at the same time we've had well over 100°F heat for almost a week (southwest Idaho) so no wonder my plants are stressed, we all are! ❤
@GardenWellEatWell2 ай бұрын
Hi Sarah, glad you found my channel and I was able to help out. Even though summer has barely started, I think we've already had enough heat for now....lol! Thanks for watching Paul
@donnaball9730Ай бұрын
Thanks for the information
@azmgbbb27 күн бұрын
New subscriber here
@GardenWellEatWell27 күн бұрын
Thanks very much! Glad you found my channel. Paul
@sunsugarfarmssustainablepr378529 күн бұрын
Excellent video.
@joes.5077 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, really helpful!
@Queenni7 Жыл бұрын
Very informative! Great examples! I know what to do with my basil now 😊
@GardenWellEatWell Жыл бұрын
Thanks Maya...Glad you found the video so helpful! Paul
@NSF81125 ай бұрын
What a nice video
@2021-j2d7 ай бұрын
Would you prune the purple flowers from Thai basil as well?
@GardenWellEatWell7 ай бұрын
Yes, definitely. You want the plant to only work towards producing more leaves and not seed. It may continue to try to bolt but when you see any flower buds forming, you should pinch those off as well. Thanks for watching! Paul
@lauras7732 ай бұрын
I thought that once the plant starts flowering, the leaves become bitter. Is that correct?
@petecols2 ай бұрын
I have the same concern. Will the regrowth taste like it did before it flowered?
@cassaleeleeАй бұрын
I really don't notice that. I live in a hot area so I fight bolting starting in early July.
@CarlAnthonyTV Жыл бұрын
I am a complete newbie and was given a sweet basil plant. Maybe the heat or my ignorant watering but it's starting to bolt. It looks really heathy yet I haven't used even one leaf yet. I cut off a couple of the bolts. I tried one of the leaves and it's bitter and not at all the flavor I'd want in my foods. What do i do now? I don't want a sweet basil plant that I can't eat because it's so bitter.
@peggywaters2589 Жыл бұрын
I came here looking for the same answer, bitter leaves.
@butterflyrainbowsoul Жыл бұрын
Where's the "❤" Button? I LOVE THIS! Thank you! 😄❤🪴✨
@GardenWellEatWell Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I'm glad you found my channel! Thanks, Paul