{"id":4277,"date":"2023-05-26T10:56:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T10:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/?p=4277"},"modified":"2023-06-27T18:37:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T18:37:27","slug":"an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots\/","title":{"rendered":"An Easy Guide for Growing Basil in Pots in 10 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4277\" class=\"elementor elementor-4277\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f87d4 subhead-img-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"31f87d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7b010d header3-open-maintitle elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f7b010d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">An Easy Guide for Growing Basil in Pots in 10 Steps<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41232af elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-5957 elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"41232af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/pro-elements\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-8f113c6 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/author\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor: Saiqa Najeeb\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-0ff47c0 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast Updated On: June 27, 2023\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db4f287 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3db4f287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a 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Pots?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots\/#Recomended_Varieties_for_Growing_Basil_in_Pots\" title=\"Recomended Varieties for Growing Basil in Pots\">Recomended Varieties for Growing Basil in Pots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots\/#When_Should_You_Plant_Basil\" title=\"When Should You Plant Basil?\">When Should You Plant Basil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots\/#Where_Should_You_Plant_Basil\" title=\"Where Should You Plant Basil?\">Where Should You Plant Basil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" 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ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots\/#How_to_Care_for_Basil\" title=\"How to Care for Basil?\">How to Care for Basil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots\/#Watch_out_for_Common_Pests_and_Diseases_of_Basil\" title=\"Watch out for Common Pests and Diseases of Basil \">Watch out for Common Pests and Diseases of Basil <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots\/#Tips_for_Harvesting_and_Storing_Basil\" title=\"Tips for Harvesting and Storing Basil\">Tips for Harvesting and Storing Basil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b56bce5 header3-text-cont-half elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b56bce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever savoured the delicious aroma of fresh Basil wafting through your kitchen? If not, then you&#8217;re in for a treat! Basil, a popular herb, is not only a flavorful addition to your favourite recipes, but it&#8217;s also incredibly easy to grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been looking to add some greenery to your home or apartment, then growing Basil in pots is the perfect solution. It is a convenient way to have fresh herbs at your fingertips year-round, and it&#8217;s also a fun and rewarding hobby that anyone can enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this comprehensive guide, we&#8217;ll show you how to successfully grow and care for Basil in pots, even if you&#8217;re a beginner. So, grab your gardening tools and start growing the best basil plants you&#8217;ve ever tasted!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21147683 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"21147683\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-665a0261 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"665a0261\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Basil\"><\/span>About Basil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a67d504 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a67d504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil, also known as Ocimum basilicum, is a popular herb that belongs to the <\/span><b>mint family.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is native to tropical regions of central Africa and Southeast Asia but is now grown worldwide. Basil has a delightful aroma and is often used in Italian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. It&#8217;s an easy-to-grow plant that is a must-have in any herb garden.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-195a04ee subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"195a04ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3c945 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f3c945\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Consider_Growing_Basil_in_Pots\"><\/span>Why Should You Consider Growing Basil in Pots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-510816c1 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"510816c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/basil\"><b>excellent source of vitamin K, <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which plays a vital role in blood clotting and bone health.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-basil#:~:text=Essential%20oils%20in%20basil%2C%20including,heart%20disease%2C%20and%20bowel%20issues.&amp;text=Basil%20has%20antibacterial%20properties.\"><b>anti-inflammatory properties<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that help in reducing inflammation and improve overall health.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0032579119360067\"><b>natural insect repellent<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can help keep pests like mosquitoes and flies away.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil is a versatile herb used in various dishes, including salads, pasta dishes, soups, and more.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing Basil in pots is an easy and convenient way to have fresh Basil available for your culinary needs year-round.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab88d98 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6ab88d98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302e4aaf things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"302e4aaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recomended_Varieties_for_Growing_Basil_in_Pots\"><\/span>Recomended Varieties for Growing Basil in Pots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7877d128 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7877d128\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Growing+Basil+in+Pots\/growing+basil+in+pots+F\/growing+basil+FINAL\/varieties.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4470372a header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4470372a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sweet Basil:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is the most common variety of Basil and is often used in Italian cuisine. It has a sweet and slightly spicy flavour.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thai Basil:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This variety has a liquorice-like flavour and is often used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lemon Basil: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This variety has a lemony flavour and is often used in seafood dishes and salads.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purple Basil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This variety has a unique purple colour and a slightly spicy flavour. It&#8217;s often used as a garnish in salads and other dishes.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Holy Basil: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This variety is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and is believed to have healing properties. It has a peppery flavour and is often used in Indian cuisine.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc5fdd3 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6cc5fdd3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb7de98 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb7de98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Plant_Basil\"><\/span>When Should You Plant Basil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-425215cd know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"425215cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil is a <\/span><b>warm-weather<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plant that can be planted in <strong>late Spring or early Summer<\/strong><\/span><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Planting Basil after all danger of frost has passed is important, as even a light frost can damage or kill the tender basil plants. If you live in a region with a short growing season, you can start Basil indoors <\/span><b>6-8 weeks before the last expected frost.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59656d97 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"59656d97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec89ae9 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ec89ae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Should_You_Plant_Basil\"><\/span>Where Should You Plant Basil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279e4370 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"279e4370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When growing basil in pots, choose a spot with plenty of sunlight. Basil requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to grow and develop properly. If you don&#8217;t have a location that receives enough sunlight, consider using a grow light or planting in a different location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. You can improve your soil&#8217;s drainage by adding sand or perlite to the soil. In addition to sunlight and well-draining soil, Basil also prefers warm temperatures and moderate humidity. If you live in a region with high humidity, consider planting Basil in a location with good air circulation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e1c15b9 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6e1c15b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a1dd396 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a1dd396\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Container_for_Growing_Basil\"><\/span>How to Choose the Right Container for Growing Basil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ad3a13 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56ad3a13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When selecting a container for your Basil, choose a pot with drainage holes at the bottom. Basil prefers well-draining soil; excess water can cause the roots to rot. <\/span><b>A 6-8 inch diameter pot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is usually sufficient for one basil plant, but if you&#8217;re planting multiple plants in the same container, make sure there is enough space for each plant to grow and develop properly. If you&#8217;re short on space, you can also use hanging baskets or window boxes to grow Basil. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7b6316 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"4c7b6316\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-365aed0a things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"365aed0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Guide_for_Planting_Basil_in_pots\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Guide for Planting Basil in pots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-213bdda8 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"213bdda8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7292d53f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"7292d53f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-153d62b2 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"153d62b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41444bde sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41444bde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d8c5a6c sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d8c5a6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Planting Basil from Seeds<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7893673c sec1-t elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7893673c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Here is how you can plant Basil from seeds:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ece44a4 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ece44a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Growing+Basil+in+Pots\/growing+basil+in+pots+F\/growing+basil+FINAL\/seeding.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"displaying different statistics\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2201e49d header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2201e49d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by filling a small container with potting soil.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisten the soil with water and then sprinkle the basil seeds on top of the soil. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil,<\/span><b> about 1\/4 inch deep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the container in a warm, sunny location, and keep the soil moist by watering regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the seedlings reach about 2 inches in height, transplant them into larger containers or directly into the garden.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To transplant, make a hole in the soil slightly larger than the seedling&#8217;s root ball. Remove the seedling from its container and place it in the hole, ensuring the soil level around it is the same as the surrounding soil.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water the newly transplanted seedlings immediately after planting.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2823e1c subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"2823e1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b7daf0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"9b7daf0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9dc8eb mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"e9dc8eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7ce3f8 sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7ce3f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91baa19 sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91baa19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Planting Basil from Cuttings<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a421830 sec1-t elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a421830\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Here is how you can plant Basil from cuttings:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123ce64 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"123ce64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Growing+Basil+in+Pots\/growing+basil+in+pots+F\/growing+basil+FINAL\/transplanting.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"displaying different statistics\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d332e2c header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d332e2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut a stem from an established basil plant, about 4-6 inches long. Cut just below a set of leaves.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the leaves from the stem&#8217;s bottom 2-3 inches, and then dip the cut end into rooting hormone powder.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant the stem in a small container filled with potting soil.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the container in a warm, sunny location, and keep the soil moist by watering regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roots should form on the stem after about 2-3 weeks. Now, you can transplant the cutting into a larger container or directly into the garden.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To transplant, make a hole in the soil slightly larger than the root ball of the cutting. Carefully remove the cutting from its container and place it in the hole, ensuring the soil level around the cutting is the same as the surrounding soil.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water the newly transplanted cutting immediately after planting.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7246201 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"7246201\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5062606 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"5062606\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90e7d96 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"90e7d96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd066e7 sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd066e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7cf875 sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7cf875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Planting Basil from Transplants<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5ba6b9 sec1-t elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5ba6b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Here is how you can plant Basil from transplants:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7811929 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7811929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Growing+Basil+in+Pots\/growing+basil+in+pots+F\/growing+basil+FINAL\/transplanting.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"displaying different statistics\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-243a855 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"243a855\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase basil transplants from a local garden centre or nursery.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a container or garden location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily and has well-draining soil.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a hole in the soil slightly larger than the transplant&#8217;s root ball. Carefully remove the transplant from its container and place it in the hole, ensuring the soil level around the transplant is the same as the surrounding soil.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water the newly transplanted Basil immediately after planting.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If planting multiple transplants in the same container, ensure enough space for each plant to grow and develop properly.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-675494b7 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"675494b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e315388 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e315388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_it_Take_for_Growing_Basil_in_Pots\"><\/span>How Long Does it Take for Growing Basil in Pots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27454869 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27454869\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expected duration for growing Basil in pots varies based on the planting method:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>From seeds: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil seeds take 5-10 days to germinate, and it takes around 5-6 weeks for the plant to reach maturity.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>From cuttings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Basil cuttings usually take 2-3 weeks to develop roots and can be transplanted into a larger container after 4-6 weeks.<\/span><\/li><li><b>From transplants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you start with a transplant, you can expect to harvest Basil in about 4-6 weeks, depending on the variety and growing conditions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-438695cc header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"438695cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5756e2c8 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5756e2c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Care_for_Basil\"><\/span>How to Care for Basil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b58b075 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b58b075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Growing+Basil+in+Pots\/growing+basil+in+pots+F\/growing+basil+FINAL\/care.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52bf4bad header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52bf4bad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil is a comparatively easy plant to care for but requires some attention to thrive. Here are a few tips for caring for your basil growing in pots:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Watering:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Basil needs to be watered regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Allow the soil to get dry slightly between watering sessions. Water at the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fertilizing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Basil benefits from regular fertilizing. You can use a slow-release fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season or balanced fertilizer every two weeks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pruning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your basil plant has 6-8 leaves, pinch off the top set of leaves just above a set of lower leaves. This will encourage new growth and a bushier plant.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overwintering:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Basil is an annual plant and will die off at the end of the growing season. However, you can prolong its life by bringing it indoors before the first frost and placing it in a sunny location. Pinch off any flowers or buds to prevent the plant from going to seed, and continue to water and fertilize as needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84f94c7 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"84f94c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd9dee7 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd9dee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_out_for_Common_Pests_and_Diseases_of_Basil\"><\/span>Watch out for Common Pests and Diseases of Basil <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cbbbc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1cbbbc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Growing+Basil+in+Pots\/growing+basil+in+pots+F\/growing+basil+FINAL\/pests_and_diseases.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd47f67 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd47f67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil is generally a hardy plant, but it can be susceptible to certain pests and diseases. Here are some most common issues you may encounter when growing Basil in pots:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Fusarium Wilt:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This soil-borne fungal disease affects the roots of Basil, causing wilting and yellowing of the leaves. The leaves may also develop brown spots. This disease is difficult to treat, so prevention is key. Ensure good drainage and avoid over-watering.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Aphids:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These tiny insects suck the sap from the leaves of Basil, causing them to wilt and turn yellow. They can be controlled with an organic pesticide or spraying the plant with a strong jet of water.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Slugs and Snails:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These pests can cause damage to the leaves and stems of Basil. They can be controlled with a slug and snail bait or by placing copper tape around the pot&#8217;s base.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Japanese Beetles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These pests feed on the leaves of Basil, causing skeletonization of the leaves. They can be controlled with an organic pesticide or by handpicking off the plant.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f78bf header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"24f78bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdc553 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bdc553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Harvesting_and_Storing_Basil\"><\/span>Tips for Harvesting and Storing Basil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f90a658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f90a658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Growing+Basil+in+Pots\/growing+basil+in+pots+F\/growing+basil+FINAL\/harvesting.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daecac7 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daecac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some short\u00a0 tips for harvesting and storing Basil:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvest in the morning when oils are most concentrated for the best flavour.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prune regularly to prevent bitter leaves.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry Basil upside down in a cool, dry place.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze chopped leaves in ice cube trays for later use.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep fresh Basil in water like a bouquet, or wrap it in a damp paper towel and store it in the refrigerator.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid washing basil leaves before storing them to prevent mould.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use harvested Basil within a few days for the best flavour.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid storing Basil in the fridge for too long, as it can wilt quickly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Label frozen or dried Basil with the date to keep track of freshness.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store dried Basil in an airtight container to preserve flavour.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ac60bc subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"57ac60bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bd09ed things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77bd09ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Now is the time to grow, Basil! \n<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-269bdf3d know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"269bdf3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing Basil in pots is a great way to add fresh herbs to your meals and brighten your living space. So pick up some seeds or a plant from your local nursery, and start your basil garden today!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to follow the tips and techniques discussed in this post, and don&#8217;t be afraid to experiment and try new things. With a little effort, you&#8217;ll soon be enjoying the fresh, aromatic taste of homegrown Basil in your favourite dishes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Easy Guide for Growing Basil in Pots in 10 Steps Have you ever savoured the delicious aroma of fresh Basil wafting through your kitchen? If not, then you&#8217;re in for a treat! Basil, a popular herb, is not only a flavorful addition to your favourite recipes, but it&#8217;s also incredibly easy to grow.\u00a0 If &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">An Easy Guide for Growing Basil in Pots in 10 Steps<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5462,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"categories":[29,28],"tags":[40,39,41],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4277"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4277"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4277\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5973,"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4277\/revisions\/5973"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4277"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4277"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}