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.
This was really helpful because I wanted to know if I could take a ton of basil off! And after I saw what you were left with, I realized I can take it down a lot! Thank you
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!
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.
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! 🌿🍃🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
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.
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!
So hard to pick just one .. but I’m gonna call it early #10 that Persian shield is a show stopper and companion plants are amazing then any of the gara pots 🎉
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!
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.
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. 😋😋😋
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!
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.
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!
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
I just found this site and LOVE it! This girl is so cute and natural and knowledgeable, but it's the way she shows you how to do things - very simply! Plus, I love that she didn't edit herself when she asked viewers to give a thumbs up but made a thumbs down sign! All of her videos are terrific!
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.
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...
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!
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.
Well done on your video. I'm glad you explained that if you don't prune your basil, it becomes bitter and mild in flavour. That was great information of which I was not aware.
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!
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'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.
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.
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!
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 :)
Right along with everyone else, I loved this video! You are so pleasant to watch. I wasn't actually looking for this, but I am so happy I watched. I LOVE having fresh basil on hand, however, I don't really know how to care for it. I am 65 and my family is down to my adult son and myself. I purchased a basil plant from a grocery store, didn't know anything about it (of course, it came with ZERO info and instructions), and it was dead within a few months! Well, I did learn a little today so maybe if I can ever find another plant, I'll give it a go! Thanks so much...
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.
My basil never grew well until this year when I put 3 seedlings (from expired seed) in a 7 gallon grow bag. Knew i needed to pinch flowers and the plants and leaves look great so I wasn't sure what to do. Thanks for the tips. I put trimmings in my shirt pocket as I love the smell! Refreshing infused in water with cucumber.
I had a huge plant...didnt really know how to harvest the leaves and then the white blooms started... so i figured it was more plant growing.. lol... so thank you for the tips... I immediately went outside and chopped off the blooms..now to harvest all these leaves... thanks again
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.
Thanks for this great video. I have resourced it several times. I am growing basil from seed and have only one plant in a 5 inch pot. Maybe I should have grown more plants as you show. But today I am doing the first pruning 🙂.
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 ;)
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!
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. 🙂
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?
Very helpful. I've grown basil for years but haven't ever been able to catch up with it. Thanks for the tips on why you should prune and not let it get to the flower stage. Totally agree. Hopefully now I will stay in front of the pruning.
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.
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).
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.
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! :)
Ack! Earlier today I was admiring the pretty basil blooms bc I’ve never seen them before (it’s my first time growing basil), but now I’ll have to snip them all off tomorrow! I might also taste them to see how the flavour changed lol. Thank you for the video, it was super helpful!!
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!
Excellent advice and very well done. Being the guy I am I was absolutely captivated by your sweet, sweet nature which shone through spectacularly. When you lifted your voice to a higher pitch, I melted. Be well.
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
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!💖
Glad I watched this video. I always plant some basil, cut some when I need it and watch it grow crazy with little leaves. Nice to know that pruning keeps it healthy and the leave bigger and useful.
Are you fertilizing it? You MIGHT be giving it too much nitrogen, if it's growing like crazy... Does it have a lot of flavor? If not, like I said, ya might wanna cut back on the nitrogen.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks very much for a great video. I'm growing some Tukmania, which is a lovely sweet basil from Bangladesh. They eat the seeds and make really lovely soft drinks with it that has lots of health benefits. I bought a big bag of the seeds for culinary purposes and put some in a small pot next to my peppers and they have grown really well. Take care.🌞❤️🇬🇧
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.
This was really helpful because I wanted to know if I could take a ton of basil off! And after I saw what you were left with, I realized I can take it down a lot! Thank you
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!
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.
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! 🌿🍃🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
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.
Best video I’ve seen on pruning. Other ones aren’t as clear.
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.
Diy High end planters from plastic containers
th-cam.com/video/1H43Rij-4JQ/w-d-xo.html
Please watch and share. Have a great day.
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!
So hard to pick just one .. but I’m gonna call it early #10 that Persian shield is a show stopper and companion plants are amazing then any of the gara pots 🎉
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Diy High end planters from plastic containers
th-cam.com/video/1H43Rij-4JQ/w-d-xo.html
Please watch and share. Have a great day.
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.
Diy High end planters from plastic containers
th-cam.com/video/1H43Rij-4JQ/w-d-xo.html
Please watch and share. Have a great day.
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!
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!
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!
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
I just found this site and LOVE it! This girl is so cute and natural and knowledgeable, but it's the way she shows you how to do things - very simply! Plus, I love that she didn't edit herself when she asked viewers to give a thumbs up but made a thumbs down sign! All of her videos are terrific!
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
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...
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
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!
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.
Well done on your video. I'm glad you explained that if you don't prune your basil, it becomes bitter and mild in flavour. That was great information of which I was not aware.
I love your basil in the blue pot so pretty.
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!
So helpful! Thank you for this informative video and demonstration.
Diy High end planters from plastic containers
th-cam.com/video/1H43Rij-4JQ/w-d-xo.html
Please watch and share. Have a great day.
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!
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!
This is great! Our basil plants are just really growing and now I know how to prune them! Thx for sharing!
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.
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.
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!
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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Right along with everyone else, I loved this video! You are so pleasant to watch. I wasn't actually looking for this, but I am so happy I watched. I LOVE having fresh basil on hand, however, I don't really know how to care for it. I am 65 and my family is down to my adult son and myself. I purchased a basil plant from a grocery store, didn't know anything about it (of course, it came with ZERO info and instructions), and it was dead within a few months! Well, I did learn a little today so maybe if I can ever find another plant, I'll give it a go! Thanks so much...
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.
My basil never grew well until this year when I put 3 seedlings (from expired seed) in a 7 gallon grow bag. Knew i needed to pinch flowers and the plants and leaves look great so I wasn't sure what to do. Thanks for the tips. I put trimmings in my shirt pocket as I love the smell! Refreshing infused in water with cucumber.
This was very helpful with right to the point answers/demonstration. Thank You for posting!
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I had a huge plant...didnt really know how to harvest the leaves and then the white blooms started... so i figured it was more plant growing.. lol... so thank you for the tips... I immediately went outside and chopped off the blooms..now to harvest all these leaves... thanks again
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.
Thank you, I learned something new today
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!
Basil is abundant in my garden....Huge pesto lover . Thanks for the care tips....
Basil tea is great. Pour boiling water over fresh leaves. It is a mint!
i smoke basil it is weird?
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.
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 😗
Thanks for this great video. I have resourced it several times. I am growing basil from seed and have only one plant in a 5 inch pot. Maybe I should have grown more plants as you show. But today I am doing the first pruning 🙂.
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'm going to try her advice. She makes the steps easy to follow.
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!
Thank You for your detailed way to prune Basil. I just started growing Basil.
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!
Very informative, easy to understand. I'm no green thumb but little tips like I just saw will help my deck gardening more successful. Thank you!
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!
You moist have read my mind! Just planted 2 new basil plants this past weekend... now I know what to do hooray!!! Thank you!!
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?
I just got a basil plant and have been very afraid to prune it. Thanks for the tips 🤩🍃🪴
Great video. I bought a lovely plant today and I've got some pruning to get to...but had no idea what to do. This gave me the info I needed. Thanks.
Thank you for a thorough explanation, this is what I was looking for!
Very helpful. I've grown basil for years but haven't ever been able to catch up with it. Thanks for the tips on why you should prune and not let it get to the flower stage. Totally agree. Hopefully now I will stay in front of the pruning.
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Hi how are you doing today hope you're having a good time today
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.
This was the best. The first time anyone has given a parameter re: when to first begin to prune. Thank you!
This video was very helpful, thanks again for the tips
Thank you! I just got my first basil plant. This is very helpful.
I liked your presentations...helped me as I am new to herbs growing, thanks ;-)
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).
Super helpful info! I'm going to go prune my basil right now! Can't wait for more to grow!
Nice video, Thank you . I just bought a small basil plant. I will follow your instructions.
thanks for saving my plants!
Really really helpful.. i was so worried because my basil plants started flowering.. now I know you have to prune it so 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.
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.
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! :)
Ack! Earlier today I was admiring the pretty basil blooms bc I’ve never seen them before (it’s my first time growing basil), but now I’ll have to snip them all off tomorrow! I might also taste them to see how the flavour changed lol. Thank you for the video, it was super helpful!!
Thanks! You were very helpful and your explanations are great!!! :)
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!
Thanks a nice concise video! Very helpful.
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.
Excellent advice and very well done. Being the guy I am I was absolutely captivated by your sweet, sweet nature which shone through spectacularly. When you lifted your voice to a higher pitch, I melted. Be well.
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!!😉
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!💖
The ending was too cute LOL thanks for the video!
Glad I watched this video. I always plant some basil, cut some when I need it and watch it grow crazy with little leaves. Nice to know that pruning keeps it healthy and the leave bigger and useful.
Are you fertilizing it? You MIGHT be giving it too much nitrogen, if it's growing like crazy... Does it have a lot of flavor? If not, like I said, ya might wanna cut back on the nitrogen.
What about rooting those tops that were just cut off. A lot of new plants are potentially there!
Kenneth Woolard even when they are flowering?! :D
Not while they ré flowering
Super easy video to follow. I just bought a Basil seedling and want to make sure I’m harvesting correctly (new to gardening lol). Thanks!!!
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.
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Really simple really easy and I didn't realize you actually need to prune as well as harvest the leaves
Thank you so very much
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.
Thank you so much !!! As you can see I’m Italian and use lots and lots of Basil. Appreciate your video very much.
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
Love the way to prune the basil 🌿 plant
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.
Thanks very much for a great video. I'm growing some Tukmania, which is a lovely sweet basil from Bangladesh. They eat the seeds and make really lovely soft drinks with it that has lots of health benefits. I bought a big bag of the seeds for culinary purposes and put some in a small pot next to my peppers and they have grown really well. Take care.🌞❤️🇬🇧
this was extremely helpful😉
Off topic but you look so great with your hair in this color! Makes your blue eyes pop. 🌱