How to Prune Basil
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Are you keeping up with your basil pruning this summer? If you aren't quite sure how to do it, watch this video and I'll show you how!
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Now this is the way to do a video ..... No 2 minute music intro's, no history lessons ...... Just straight to the point with some really great information! WELL DONE!!
It's true that a short time video is good, but lots of important details were left out, watering the plant, sun or shade, away from other plants, pesticide attacks, when you pruned plants they suffer so you need to know what to do, it's not that simple.
@@NC-qc7wd Because this is a pruning video, not an after-pruning care video. It is that simple.
I stumbled on this video, but I’m glad I did. No click bait, not drama, no superfluous stories of the fist time you ate basil as a kid, etc. It was PERFECT! Clear, concise, informative..and it made me smile at the end. Really though - we’ll done! Time to subscribe.
Yeah, and she wasn't trying to sell anything which is a nice change.
Exactly!
This comment is EXACTLY how I feel as well! Nicely done and as you said, "time to subscribe"!! :)
Agreed. Ditto. Just found. Glad I did. Subscribed. 🌺
Thank you! Exactly. I don’t want to know about how your oldest child tripped in a field of basil or whatever.
This is definitely one of the best gardening/landscaping channels out there. They don’t waste your time with excess talking, and have a real love for the subject. All of their hints, tips, and lessons have been aces! As always, thank you!
Best video I’ve seen on pruning. Other ones aren’t as clear.
Would love if you could post a whole video on how to prune several different herbs. Like Mint, Parsley, Oregano, and Rosemary. Would be a great video!!
YES, I agree! I just asked her the same question, if she could do more herb videos. Very helpful.
Dill...I would love to know the proper way to trim or harvest dill!
Rosemary is easy, best to prune right before the growing season, and take five inches off any leads, grows like a beast,
I would love to see this. I’ve been gardening for years but believe it or not, have NEVER grown any herbs other than mint and I grew those to simply cover a patch of bare land, not for food.
Yes I would also!
As a newbie gardener I have found your videos very informative and easy to follow. No useless fluff, just quality information that is practice and enjoyable to watch (and easy to retain), thank you so much, I am so happy to have found you. Cheers and Happy Gardening!
My late mother loved basil and she would have about thirty to forty pots of basil! She was born and raised in Greece where the basil plant is apart of our religion. We grow the “Greek” basil,the one with the small leaves! My father would cut a sprig of basil and wear it on his ear! Basil has been a part of my life since childhood. I love it! 🌿🍃🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
Hi Laura. My husband Phil and I watch your videos every week. We always watch for Russel to photo bomb you! Too Cute! When you answer your mail, I do think people get way to personal and ask questions that have nothing to do with gardening. But you have a sweet spirit and answer them anyway. We love you and wish you the best in developing your new plot of land.
It took me a while to realize the first leaves where seedling leaves and not true leaves. Thank goodness for people like you. Thanks for everything you do. ;). Excited to be growing cardinal Basil from seed this year. I hope your year is full of blessings from God. hugs- from my whole family!
I had no idea you were even supposed to prune basil. Thanks for the information! 🌿
I didn't either and every year my basil looks horrible. I almost didn't buy any this year but glad I did, I just went out and trimmed it!
I have a feeling this is why my basil has died TWICE. Next time I will make sure to prune it when necessary!
Hello everyone. Since basil is found at every household in India, I would like to suggest ways to get a healthy growth of plant.
1) add 20-25% old cowdung compost or vermi compost while preparing soil. Garden soil must be 40% and rest any kind of fine sand (either river or construction).
2) add 1 TSP of Epsom salt every month after the plant grows to 1 feet height and develops strong roots.
3) add few grains of DAP only once or twice a year (optional).
4) cut the seed holders whenever you see them growing on its top.
5) Water only when the top soil becomes dry, that too in 2-3 days. Though misting the leaves and stems helps in good growth.
6) keep the plant whole day in the sun once the plant grows to suitable size.
Basil is abundant in my garden....Huge pesto lover . Thanks for the care tips....
Omg! You look the same in your current videos and are a natural with all this information and tips. I see a sparkle of Benjamin and Samantha Grace in your eye. How thing change and you bring joy playing in the dirt.
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Ive come here every year since you posted this video.
I seem to forget all the Basil Pruning rules after a Canadian winter.
Thanks for this short but informative video
How informative! I’ve grown basil for years, and never knew how to prune it. I used the “guess this is good” approach, but you’ve made it clear.
Thank You for your detailed way to prune Basil. I just started growing Basil.
This is great! Our basil plants are just really growing and now I know how to prune them! Thx for sharing!
Great video! Your deliver of the information is clear and easy to understand. Can't wait to get working on my basil plants. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I love your basil in the blue pot so pretty.
Love the vid, subscribed and will be watching more. I've been struggling as a first time basil grower up until a few days ago when I took a neighbors advice and re-potted into bigger pots and my almost dead basil has rewarded me like I never thought possible in a very short period of time. Thanks for the tips on pruning, I'm going out right now to prune mine and make me some of my awesome basil pesto ;)
I really appreciate this video. You're very straightforward, knowledgeable, and the video is very clear and I was able to actually see everything that you did.
Thank you.
Love your videos! So helpful I’ve been wondering why I can’t seem to get my basil right. This was very helpful and you’re adorable! Had me literally lol’ing at the end.
You did a great job in explaining how to prune basil! I grew a plant from seed and obviously didn't do it right because it just stopped producing leaves. I know now that I didn't let it mature long enough before I started taking leaves from it. I just grew a new one and now that I've seen your video, I know I'm going to have a big, lush plant in no time! Thanks again for the great instruction!
YASSSS! Thank you for showing so detailed where to cut! There are so many sources out there that just say you need to do this but not a detailed explanation of how to do so. I also appreciate you explaining how the plant grows because this helps me understand why I'm doing what I'm doing. This makes me happy ^u^!
this is the 1st basil care video that actually addressed what I needed to know. Hopefully I will be able to harvest all summer. Thanks so much.
It's great to show people how to grow basil for eating, etc, but you should also tell them about the benefits of leaving the plants to seed because our bees just love the flower! I always share my plants with those beneficial insects like BEES! We would not exist without them!! Love you and your videos!
The ending was too cute LOL thanks for the video!
So fun to watch this old Garden Answer video! And informative too! So glad you’ve stuck to it!
Thanks dear, very helpful. Quick tip now, if you take that fresh bunch of basil you just harvested and put it in a glass of water it will stay fresh for months until you are using it, and if you can't use it all, it grows roots in the glass and you can plant it again in a new pot! Amazing plant! I use it in soups, salads, pesto, pizza etc...
Thank you for a thorough explanation, this is what I was looking for!
This is super random but I just can't stop watching your videos I totally want to start gardening now..
You're not alone! I just discovered her channel this morning and I'm going to binge watch her videos!
Thank you so much. I just started my herb garden the last week in May & was wonder about harvesting. You're fabulous.
Love the way to prune the basil 🌿 plant
This was very helpful with right to the point answers/demonstration. Thank You for posting!
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I liked your presentations...helped me as I am new to herbs growing, thanks ;-)
This was worth watching. Concise, to the point, & helpful. My fav kind of tutorials. Ty!!
Very helpful! I went right outside and pruned my young Basil plant. The information you gave about flowers on a Basil plant was very helpful. I didn’t know that. Thank you for taking your time to do these videos to help us!💖
Thanks for the information, my basil plants are just starting to set some flowers, so I will give them a trim. I love your blue basil pot!
This video was very helpful, thanks again for the tips
This was the first video of yours I watched several years ago. Now I’m hooked!!
I just discovered your channel, loving the no nonsense tips. Thanks a lot! Greetings from London!
I have grown basil for a few years now and I did not know to prune them. Guess that's why mine was always leggy!!! I did cut the blooms off but never pruned them back. I will be doing this the correct way this year. I learn so much from ALL your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I appreciate all of your videos.
Love how you do your flower arrangements. Keep up the great tutorials. 😋😋😋
Same here!
Thank you for this! I used to prune properly and stopped growing basil for a few years. I'd completely forgotten and was taking individual leaves. Having just planted a couple of new plants for the season, this is perfect timing :)
I was always told to prune by taking individual leaves (the biggest) and snip it off at the stem. I usually snip 5-10 leaves at a time. I’m wondering if this is ok for when you want to use it for an individual dish but do the full pruning 1x/week (I believe that’s what she said) for growth and health? I’m kind of confused.
Great, concise video! No endless rambling -- you got right to the point. Thank you!
Thank you for these great tips on pruning basil. I can never get mine to get nice and bushy like that. I am excited to try this and hopefully my basil will be producing lots more big leaves. Thanks again!
This is so amazing!! I’ve had two basil plants and they both dried and I did not prune. Thank you take your time to do this video. -Madeline
This was super helpful! I just recently started to care for my own basil plants recently and pruned them back about a week ago. I was wondering how often I should and how far back I can get away with pruning and you answered my questions wonderfully. Thank you!
I am growing basil from seed for the first time.
I have been watching Laura and family for 4 years!
So helpful that this video popped up unexpectedly.
Thank you!
Just bought two basil plants today, now I know how to plant and prune them, as well as harvesting! Love me some basil pesto! TFS!
I'm just now starting to grow my own herbs and this was so VERY helpful to know. I grow my own veggies and have for a long time and they are always amazing. I use a lot of store bought herbs, and growing them, I feel are a lot better, healthier and rewarding. So here's to a good variety of herbs. Thumbs up :)
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Wow! You explained it so beautifully and in detailed. It was really helpful. Subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for the tip. I planted basil this year again, I have not been successful growing basil, and I love to use basil in my dishes.
Omg I had watched your videos for years and I still come back to this videos special the one that you go to the grocery store and come back with plants 🌱 love it! Love your videos!
I enjoyed your video it was just what I was looking for. I live in Montana . So i will be growing my basil in side this winter . I just needed a little help.so thank you. Keep doing new videos you do a great JOB!!
Make sure it has lots of light. And do not overwater. Most herbs like to be on the dry side. Indoors you won’t have the same light, therefore it will need less water. Plant light for extra light?
Thanks! You were very helpful and your explanations are great!!! :)
I grow a lot in my garden and harveat to sell at a local pizzeria. I usual grab it with my hand and chop it in half. It always comes back and ready for more the next week! Love the stuff!
This is the best basil pruning video I've seen! Thank you!
I just bought a basil from Ralphs. It's called a living plant because it's potted and growing so one can grow their own basil in the kitchen. I have wanted to buy one for weeks now, and I finally bought one.It looks so full, healthy and beautiful. I'm so excited to grow it. I had remembered you made this video so thanks so much for making this great video.
Alma Castro I'm so glad that our video will be helpful to you and your new basil plant! Basil is one of my favorites!!! ~Laura
Super helpful info! I'm going to go prune my basil right now! Can't wait for more to grow!
Love all your shows, specially your cheerful voice. Thanks.
Thank you. I have never been able to keep my Basil plant thriving so started pruning today and see what will happen and give you an update soon.
thanks for saving my plants!
Thanks a nice concise video! Very helpful.
Thanks! Two weeks ago, I bought a basil plant on a whim while shopping for tomatoes at a vegetable stand. (It was about the same price as the packaged herbs in the grocery store.) unknowingly, I was just picking leaves off it as I was preparing meals and it is not doing well. Now I know better. I’ll get it properly planted and start harvesting the leaves weekly. Yay, Garden Answer!
After watching your video, I went straight to my five-year-old basil plant. And yes, just like you said, it was very spindly with lots of flowers. I say "was" because I immediately pruned the poor old thing following your directions. Thanks for the basil-pruning video. It is informative - I didn't know one should prune basil - and easy to follow. And yes, I subscribed.
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I feel bad every time I cut leaves off and say sorry, sorry,sorry.
Omg so do I!
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I found basil does well with cucumber but it goes to see very fast if not picked basically everyday. My zone is great for growth, but that means much more care is needed. My pepper plants have 100’s on them. Best to spend a summer allowing them to grow and then flower. The wait is worth it, from zone 10b in California.
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I'm going to try her advice. She makes the steps easy to follow.
Thank you! Just started growing basil!
it would be awesome if you could do a video about indoor herbs
Thanks I was just wondering how today . Thank you.
She does!
Maybe get an AeroGarden.
Marijuana is an herb 😗
this was extremely helpful😉
Thanks for this video. my youngest daughter brought home basil she started at school, and we're growing it indoors. I didn't know that I should be pruning it so I'm glad I found this.
I've been wanting a system like this for a while. Tried to build a similar system years ago to keep the squirrels from eating my strawberries but could not master engineer the watering system. It was great to have a step by step demonstration. Great job, Laura... thanks so much.
Already subscribed! Very informative content! Specially to peeps like me who’s starting to grow herbs and spices in our garden. Thank you! More vids about herbs please. Kudos! :)
Never a thumbs down!...lol....LOVE basil! I have a store bought plant a seed plant...i love them the same! 😊 thanks for this video, always so helpful... looks like I'm doing it right too...lol
***** Thanks for watching, Jules! I can't believe I did the thumbs down instead of thumbs up! Haha! Oh well! ;) It probably won't be the last time... ~Laura
Lol....looks like you were trying to say, "give a thumbs up down below"...or something like that....but you always deserve a thumbs up girl!!😉
You are an amazing horticulturist and just watching you is inspiring. Really, really great job and so well presented.
I just discovered some volunteer basil in one of my potted plants and can now transplant it to a better bucket and start the pruning process.
I like to leave a few flowers on my ground basils so I can reseed the next year, as the winter kills the plant off so I have to replant year over year. 🙂
good idea!
Yes, this video was very helpful for me. :-)
Very helpful....you made it so easy. I look forward to finally pruning my plants the right way. Thank you
Excellent! Well done. Finally, someone who gets to the point. I enjoyed your presentation.
Basil tea is great. Pour boiling water over fresh leaves. It is a mint!
i smoke basil it is weird?
I'm curious to know WHY exactly would this video get dislikes?! I mean, you can 'not' like it, but why would anyone DISLIKE it?!
Because there are literally people who dislike videos just to be asses, sadly.
The info might be too much to grasp for some.
TH-cam has bots that do it, depends on an algorythm. Nothing personal but ALL videos get disliked.
Being from Britain I did find the way she says basil a bit annoying. But not enough to dislike it🙂
Because she asked for it. 5:22
Thank you for the simple straight forward video. I have a basil plant from my gramma who passed away in June and was worried about it getting taller and taller and spindly. Now I can save it!
very concise and answered all the questions i had about pruning basil. TWO THUMBS UP!!!!
At 4:57 leave a quarter to a half inch = ~5-12 mm.
I really like LIME basil, it really has a great flavor. Cinnamon basil goes well in a salad, just clip a few leaves when trimming lettuce. About pruning pepper plants, I did that last year and drastic pruning forces the plant to bush out. Just topping the plant does not have the same results.
Woah! A blonde Laura from 4 years ago popped up today! What I enjoyed about this, you are still a fabulous teacher that enjoys what she does. ❤❤
Thanks! Great, simple, easy to understand. Wish I knew about this sooner. My basil was too bitter to salvage this summer.
I wish of a video on how to prune coriander!!!
Coriander aka Cilantro, I don't think pruning applies to this. You just keep harvesting each stalk of cilantro down to the roots.... I think.
I've never had much luck with this plant.
I noticed that when i pruned my basil that the second leaves growing away from the main stalk stopped growing. any ideas why that might be?
Be careful not to prune too close to the leaves you are leaving.
Wow! Exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you for being to the point without all the fluff! And you are easy on the eyes too! A win/win!!!
This is the first video that has mentioned pruning them after so many leaf sets, this seems like important information. Every other video I have watched was all, just pinch off the new leaves or went straight to the flowering stage. Thank you!
thumbs down!!!!!! hahahahaha that was great. thank you, just bought my first basil plant and this is the first video i watched. makes sense i believe... will just have to figure out how many sets and which ones are the central? i think i confused myself
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Do you have a video on pruning Coriander?
You cant prune coriander. Thats a spice XD. Coriander is cilantro before sprouting, or cilantro seeds. NOt trying to be mean, i was just confused XD
Lynni M. Actually, all of the UK, Europe, Asia, and even Martha Stewart, always use the word corriander for cilantro.
Lynni is right, you can't prune coriander... but what you can do - start a new batch of seeds every few weeks. So, when one batch grows, flowers and turns to seed, you have another one ready and waiting to use as an herb.
Hi Christina how are you doing today hope you're having a wonderful time
Thank you! I just got my first basil plant. This is very helpful.
I need to prune my basil today so this came in very handy. Thanks.
wow your hair color suits you ..thanks for the basil tips idea . i always killed mine hahaha
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So cute!!! Thanks!!
Yes the look is distracting. I had to rewatch to learn about the basil tips.
I'm confused what the difference between pruning and harvesting is and also when it flowers are you saying to cut the whole section and throw it away? Does it just "ruin" the flavor of those leaves directly around the flower? Or can you just pinch off the actual flower? Confused! Thanks!
1. Best to not let it flower. If you do you can cut the stem pretty far down and throw that which you cut away. It won’t taste good. Since each stalk is a separate plant, it should not affect the other stalks, unless of course they have flowered too
2. Harvesting is the same as pruning . You can take a little or a lot. Just try to sever the stem a bit above the leaves you will be leaving.
You moist have read my mind! Just planted 2 new basil plants this past weekend... now I know what to do hooray!!! Thank you!!
Helpful - thank you! Nice summary of 3 points at the end; where you clarified that it should be trimmed after there are 2-3 sets of true leaves. I feel confident to finally trim basil properly. (I would pinch the biggest leaves off).