Are you harvesting your basil correctly? Here are some essential tips to help you get the most out of your basil plants: Proper Basil Harvesting: Don’t Pull Off the Leaves: Look for a side branch and harvest just above it. Why This Method Works: By cutting above a side branch, you encourage two new side branches to emerge and grow. This results in double the basil you started with! Dealing with Excess Basil: Harvested Too Much?: Remove some leaves from your cutting (so your small plant doesn’t h

How to harvest your Basil for long lasting & more productive plants 🌱 Bonus tip at the end of the video to preserve your Basil easily 💚 Growing an healthy plant is one thing, but harvesting correctly is equally important to have more productive plants. In the case of Basil (also applicable to Mint), it’s always best to harvest & cut the stem right above a node. It is at the intersection of the main stem & two branches in the shape of a V. By cutting here, the energy of the plant will be redist

5.1K views · 55 reactions | Pruning your basil often when it's first planted helps ensure a large, well-branched plant. Keep cutting back all over the plant above two sets of leaves, and before long, you'll have a full, beautiful basil plant! This means a larger harvest for you or more flowers for the pollinators. #Basil #herbs #pruning #gardentips #pollinators | Growing in the Garden | Facebook