Basil (Ocimum) is relatively easy to grow for gardeners of all experience levels, especially when you follow helpful tips to ensure a bountiful harvest. You may already adhere to some of the basic ...
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How to Prune Basil to Boost Your Harvest

Grab your snips and learn how to prune basil to delay flowering and encourage more flavorful leaves to grow. Harvesting and ...
Basil gets tall and leggy from low light, lack of pruning, or overfertilizing. Signs include sparse leaves, excess flowers, and short stems from overharvesting. Revive it with proper care, pruning, ...