I always wait too long. Now I know I can just cut them and put them in water. Also, I love quick videos. Because after this I’m running outside and cutting Basil.
A little tip from my experience as a professional horticulturist - when plants are rooted intentionally or not in water, the transition of a plant that has developed water roots to a pot with a mixture is possible without removing leaves or stems, provided that conditions are given in the first period that are close to the conditions for growing in water only. This means placing the pot that is now planted in a plant with water roots, on a bowl full of water and creating swamp conditions. In the beginning, make sure that the bowl is always full of water and over time let the water absorb and evaporate. This will allow the plant to slowly grow roots suitable for growing conditions in the mix. Later, completely stop filling the bowl and water as usual.
Hey Brian, I saw you take the top off that transplant and thought, "Ooh, he will have enough for a jar of tea!" I recently watched Jess at Roots & Refuge make a huge batch of basil tea, and thought it sounded unappealing, but never one to make up my mind without trying, I made two jars of tea, one with Italian basil, and one with purple Opal basil. I don't like lemon in my tea (which she used), and I don't like it sweet (she used copious amounts of honey in hers), so I omitted the lemon and put two teaspoons of honey in a quart jar of tea. I had no idea how much I was going to love this tea. The purple basil cuttings had lots of flowers, but the tea was not bitter. Each type has its own flavor profile, but I have a new favorite summer drink. I actually like it warm, but it's sublime when iced!
its called "Holy Basil" and its very different than italian basil. Much better for tea, not good in pesto or salad. We did one big tea plant and its quite nice.
I have done the exact same thing…cut some to make pesto, put it in water and never got around to it and the roots start growing pretty quickly. I just planted a few new plants in my garden a few weeks ago and they are doing great. I love that you can just keep basil in water and it stays fresh til you need to use it! Time for me to do it again because my ‘old’ basil plants are going off again too! As for your videos, I like the short ones, and I like the long ones too - they are all invaluable. Mahalo so much for doing what you do Brian!! Aloha from Kauai, HI. 😎
"Basil don't care!" Great t-shirt idea. 🤣🤣🤣 Great information! When I have bought basil from the store I always store it in the frig in water. That must prevent the root growth to some extent because I've never seen it like that. That's an awesome discovery! Thank you for sharing that learning experience.
I wish I knew this 2 months ago. 😭 I was picking and putting in the freezer. My basil has been bolted for a month here in GA & the bees have been loving it.
I just planted cuttings this morning that I had in a pint glass for the last week and have 2-3 other grow bags with cuttings I planted into them. One thing I like though, is at least letting a few of the basil plants to flower, and bring in the bees ;)
@@NextLevelGardening they have been all over the tahi and lemon basil flowers. Cut a bunch back today, wife made some pesto, and have more cuttings in water.
Another fun thing to do is chop the basil up, stir it into soft butter and roll it into logs and freeze it. Sauteing things in this butter adds a great taste.
I do like the short videos, and also the subjects of propagating and over wintering. I finally found a plant that grows peppers in my yard and I dont want to lose this variety is so good.
We bought 2 potted basil plant from the produce section at Walmart and now we have tons of basil plants from just those 2 little plants which are thriving as well. We also bought 2 rosemary plants and now have many of them too.
Because of this tip I literally have 3 big flat square glass Tupperware containers jam packed of all kinds of basil cuttings that I constantly transplant into my garden. Yes mine looks just like his! And I just let them sit on my kitchen window sill and I pick from that for my cooking. I’ve now done this with other herbs. I might become the crazy herb lady 🤪
Basil is my favorite herb🪴 I love the taste & smell sage 🌿my next favorite . I have basil growing now I will do what your video instructed to keep it growing… thanks 😊
Very nice to know, Brian! I love basil, and put leaves in salads, on sandwiches, and more. I am going to run out to the garden right now: I think my basil plants are getting ready to flower!
My 8 year old just done a plant I.D. contest and was given the basil sample. It was small but he saw your video is now excited that he can grow it! Perfect timing
I'm a newbie urban gardener in south Texas. My store bought basil died and I left it in the pot now I have basil springing up all over my patio in all my pots. Even the potted tomatoes are sharing space with the basil. It's amazing too! I didn't know it would do that. Love all your videos short and long.
I will never buy basil again! I also love the shorter videos. I don’t always have time for the longer ones and then it can be several days before I watch them.
we had the same thing happen daughter picked some and put 3 in a glass in the kitchen window and had roots galore . I just looked at her and said well they are a member of the mint family
I love your short videos. I shared the one about what you can plant in August on Facebook and tagged my sister. She would not bother watching a long video I think. I like videos of 15 minutes or less.
😆 im struggling with my basil this year. I usually buy my first plant and break it out to plant out. This year I decided to start by seed.. killed my first seedlings with too much love (too much water in the greenhouse) started again and forgot to water them 😖 now I’ve got small plants growing.. but they seem to be a favorite of the June bugs 🤷♀️ I’ve started more seeds.. the ones growing are gonna have to fend for themselves. The June bugs are brutal this year. I may go take a few cuttings and see how they do! As always, thanks Brian 🙂!
As I live in eastern lower northern Michigan near Lake huron have problems with winter indoor plants. Haven't recently done grow lights though so wondering about setups and tips. Thanks for your videos and sharing.
Was just doing this today! With my more compact variety, I've had to cut the larger bottom leaves off first so they can reach the water, even in small jars. I also pinch back any larger leaves for cooking before potting up when they root. I only fill the 4" starter pots halfway, as they don't need that much soil and the taller rim provides some shade to the soil while they get settled.
short videos are great also, as long as i am learning. cut my basil plants down quite a bit last week and made 3 double batches of pesto. Great idea, will cut some end of season and root them. Thanks for the tip.
Made me want to go out and check my basil plants to see if they are flowering --- but it's dark out, so I'll put it off until tomorrow. Thank you for the tip (pun intended😅).
Wow, that is an impressive basil bed! It's my fave herb by far, and I'd love to grow it in that kind of volume! I live in south FL, and it doesn't seem to like the summer heat, so I have to keep it in pots on my covered patio.
Hi Brian! Great video, inspiring me to start another round of basil (I let my current batch go to flower for the bees) and propagate them to give away clones. If you get the chance I suggest you give "Pistou Basil" a try. small leaves, grows into a tiny little dense globe of a bush. Very nice strong basil aroma and taste.
Awesome. I wanted to get more plants from mine. Especially lemon basil, my favorite. Question I do have , will the flower tip have an effect on the new plants?
I always wait too long. Now I know I can just cut them and put them in water. Also, I love quick videos. Because after this I’m running outside and cutting Basil.
🤣🤣 good!
Yep doing the same first thing in the morning.
Love short videos. Did you say not to store the cut basil in the fridge?
yes Basil hates the cold@@debbrimmer9663
A little tip from my experience as a professional horticulturist - when plants are rooted intentionally or not in water, the transition of a plant that has developed water roots to a pot with a mixture is possible without removing leaves or stems, provided that conditions are given in the first period that are close to the conditions for growing in water only. This means placing the pot that is now planted in a plant with water roots, on a bowl full of water and creating swamp conditions. In the beginning, make sure that the bowl is always full of water and over time let the water absorb and evaporate. This will allow the plant to slowly grow roots suitable for growing conditions in the mix. Later, completely stop filling the bowl and water as usual.
I would add a tip, as an amateur hydroponicker (
Hey Brian, I saw you take the top off that transplant and thought, "Ooh, he will have enough for a jar of tea!" I recently watched Jess at Roots & Refuge make a huge batch of basil tea, and thought it sounded unappealing, but never one to make up my mind without trying, I made two jars of tea, one with Italian basil, and one with purple Opal basil. I don't like lemon in my tea (which she used), and I don't like it sweet (she used copious amounts of honey in hers), so I omitted the lemon and put two teaspoons of honey in a quart jar of tea. I had no idea how much I was going to love this tea. The purple basil cuttings had lots of flowers, but the tea was not bitter. Each type has its own flavor profile, but I have a new favorite summer drink. I actually like it warm, but it's sublime when iced!
Really? I have to try that!
Blueberry and basil tea with just a bit of honey is also next level.
Oh my. Going to watch Jess's video now, that sounds amazing.
its called "Holy Basil" and its very different than italian basil. Much better for tea, not good in pesto or salad. We did one big tea plant and its quite nice.
I've been propagating basil all week. I can't get enough of the stuff.
I have done the exact same thing…cut some to make pesto, put it in water and never got around to it and the roots start growing pretty quickly. I just planted a few new plants in my garden a few weeks ago and they are doing great. I love that you can just keep basil in water and it stays fresh til you need to use it! Time for me to do it again because my ‘old’ basil plants are going off again too! As for your videos, I like the short ones, and I like the long ones too - they are all invaluable. Mahalo so much for doing what you do Brian!! Aloha from Kauai, HI. 😎
My husband and I are visiting Kauai next month. So excited to see your beautiful island.
Mahalo! 😁
Yes I love these short little videos especially when I learn I never have to buy it again. Thank you Brian.
"Basil don't care!" Great t-shirt idea. 🤣🤣🤣
Great information! When I have bought basil from the store I always store it in the frig in water. That must prevent the root growth to some extent because I've never seen it like that. That's an awesome discovery! Thank you for sharing that learning experience.
🤣🤣🤣 it would!
I love all your videos but I really appreciate these short ones so I can watch them in between clients.😊
I wish I knew this 2 months ago. 😭
I was picking and putting in the freezer. My basil has been bolted for a month here in GA & the bees have been loving it.
I just planted cuttings this morning that I had in a pint glass for the last week and have 2-3 other grow bags with cuttings I planted into them.
One thing I like though, is at least letting a few of the basil plants to flower, and bring in the bees ;)
Yes. I plant Thai basil and let the bees go nuts with it
@@NextLevelGardening they have been all over the tahi and lemon basil flowers.
Cut a bunch back today, wife made some pesto, and have more cuttings in water.
Another fun thing to do is chop the basil up, stir it into soft butter and roll it into logs and freeze it. Sauteing things in this butter adds a great taste.
I do like the short videos, and also the subjects of propagating and over wintering. I finally found a plant that grows peppers in my yard and I dont want to lose this variety is so good.
We bought 2 potted basil plant from the produce section at Walmart and now we have tons of basil plants from just those 2 little plants which are thriving as well. We also bought 2 rosemary plants and now have many of them too.
Enjoy the short videos, Need to stop buying basil and root my own Thanks again for another great gardening video
Thanks for the basil tips. I like the short videos as well.
Wow! I learn something new every time I watch your videos. The short videos are a nice change every now and then.
Because of this tip I literally have 3 big flat square glass Tupperware containers jam packed of all kinds of basil cuttings that I constantly transplant into my garden. Yes mine looks just like his! And I just let them sit on my kitchen window sill and I pick from that for my cooking. I’ve now done this with other herbs. I might become the crazy herb lady 🤪
🤣🤣
I had no idea it was the flower that made the leaves bitter... short video and I learned several new things. Thanks!!
shorter with great content are my favourite!!!
I would love to see some short, bite size videos as well.
Basil is my favorite herb🪴 I love the taste & smell sage 🌿my next favorite . I have basil growing now I will do what your video instructed to keep it growing… thanks 😊
Very nice to know, Brian! I love basil, and put leaves in salads, on sandwiches, and more. I am going to run out to the garden right now: I think my basil plants are getting ready to flower!
"Basil don't CARE!" 😂👍👍👍
Could be a great tshirt there, dude!🥰
Shorter videos are good. Lotsa knowledge to gain during my Zone 6a garden breaks. Thank. You
I like this idea. This is my 1st year growing around my tomatoes and peppers. No tomato horn worms so far
Omg this is the best video I just cut back my basil so it wouldn’t bolt. If I had know this I would have so many more plants 🌱🌱
Short videos on one topic are great.
My 8 year old just done a plant I.D. contest and was given the basil sample. It was small but he saw your video is now excited that he can grow it! Perfect timing
Good stuff. Long content mixed with shorter content makes multiple peeps/subscribers happy. Keep it going.
I'm a newbie urban gardener in south Texas. My store bought basil died and I left it in the pot now I have basil springing up all over my patio in all my pots. Even the potted tomatoes are sharing space with the basil. It's amazing too! I didn't know it would do that.
Love all your videos short and long.
Shorts are good. Save my time! Thanx.
I like the short videos. At least this one was about the right length for this.
I will never buy basil again! I also love the shorter videos. I don’t always have time for the longer ones and then it can be several days before I watch them.
You are somehow reading my mind! Today I come to my patio container garden and see one of those pre-flower clusters! Took it off right away!
It's a gift lol
I'm running out to trim basil now....THANKS!!!!
I like the long and short videos. Thank’s for this tip!
Love these short videos! I can watch one (or more) and keep going. I learn so much from your videos! Thank you!!
Loved this short and to the point video! 👌 I'm your neighbor in Arizona and, YES! Basil grows superbly well here in this heat! 👍 I love it!
we had the same thing happen daughter picked some and put 3 in a glass in the kitchen window and had roots galore . I just looked at her and said well they are a member of the mint family
I love your short videos. I shared the one about what you can plant in August on Facebook and tagged my sister. She would not bother watching a long video I think. I like videos of 15 minutes or less.
Great, short into the point. But of course, I do like the longer ones also. Thanks
Thank you so much for the information. I will share the Basil with others!
I love basil but didn’t know any of this. Thanks and I like this short videos too. 😊
Short and Sweet. I love it !!!
I definitely learned something new! Thank you, so much! I've passed your videos along to friends that struggle with those pesky horn worms.
Tks for the honest info!
❤️❤️👍✝️🙏
Love this idea! I would love to have basil year round!
Thank you!! Already planned to grow basil this year, 1st time. Happy to see this
Great video. Short and sweet but very informative. I would like to see more of this kind of video.
And I LOVE the short vids!!💯👍🏽❤️ Thank you!
I tend to let my flower but I will be trying your technic in the future. I like short and sweet videos.
I like short educational videos! I'm a newbie and have lots of questions.
Short -this is great.
As I began watching it reminded me to go out and cut the tops off mine; thanks for the reminder! 🌱
Love Pesto. These little or smaller videos are great. Why don't you do more of them?
Very useful, I only have one basil plant, and I think it wants to flower so I'll go top off it today
I like the short video - today im short on time. (I like the long ones too). Thanks for the tip on Basil!
Like the short videos, give good info quickly.
No words. Oh, well, just one. Wow!
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I accidentally did this with Zinnias!!! Totally happy 😃
Yes! Keep it coming, Brian... Short is sweet, like basil 🤣
Loved this information, now I can have basil all year long. Thank you thank you thank you
Totally agree by way of storing cut basil.
Short videos are also good. like them
Did you cut the flowering top off before you put it in the jar?
😆 im struggling with my basil this year. I usually buy my first plant and break it out to plant out. This year I decided to start by seed.. killed my first seedlings with too much love (too much water in the greenhouse) started again and forgot to water them 😖 now I’ve got small plants growing.. but they seem to be a favorite of the June bugs 🤷♀️ I’ve started more seeds.. the ones growing are gonna have to fend for themselves. The June bugs are brutal this year. I may go take a few cuttings and see how they do! As always, thanks Brian 🙂!
Very cool. Would like to grow some for indoors this winter.Yes I do like some quick videos.
That is what I needed to know. So much info in a short video. Your awesome Thank you
Short and sweet is great!
I almost never use basil anyway, so I will probably never buy it anyway. Always like your videos even though I don't eat veg anymore.
Love the short videos. Of course I love the longer ones to0-
As I live in eastern lower northern Michigan near Lake huron have problems with winter indoor plants. Haven't recently done grow lights though so wondering about setups and tips. Thanks for your videos and sharing.
Love the short vids. Quick tips.
Yes sir I do it with Cuban oregano also several years now and I only bought 1 plant. It's so easy to root.
Was just doing this today! With my more compact variety, I've had to cut the larger bottom leaves off first so they can reach the water, even in small jars. I also pinch back any larger leaves for cooking before potting up when they root. I only fill the 4" starter pots halfway, as they don't need that much soil and the taller rim provides some shade to the soil while they get settled.
I like the short tip videos!
2 thumbs up!! This was a great short video and very informative 👏 Thank you 😊
Great info...love the short length too
short videos are great also, as long as i am learning. cut my basil plants down quite a bit last week and made 3 double batches of pesto. Great idea, will cut some end of season and root them. Thanks for the tip.
Love the short videos!
Love it! I did not know it would root like that! Thanks!!!
Made me want to go out and check my basil plants to see if they are flowering --- but it's dark out, so I'll put it off until tomorrow. Thank you for the tip (pun intended😅).
Lol. No problem
Thank you ! I always learn so much from you. Short videos are good too! 💖💫
Been growing basil for years but this video is great. You can always learn something
Loved this short video
I grow basil every year from seed. Very easy to grow. Thanks for the tips, will definitely try them! 🌱🪴
You're welcome!
Love this, thanks. Great video, short and to the point.
love short bursts of pure knowledge! Great job! I was wondering if I could bring mine indoors over winter. Would smell devine!
Thx for the reminder
Great info. I'll have to get some basil!
Awesome! I haven't grown any Basil in a long time and totally forgot about this. Great reminder! Keep up the great work 👍!
Great tip - liked the format
Love the short videos!! I have the attention span of a gnat!
Wow, that is an impressive basil bed! It's my fave herb by far, and I'd love to grow it in that kind of volume! I live in south FL, and it doesn't seem to like the summer heat, so I have to keep it in pots on my covered patio.
Thanks! Me too!
Love the video and the information. And yes the short format is nice 👌 👍
Excellent educational content and video!!! Thank you!!!✌️😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Brian! Great video, inspiring me to start another round of basil (I let my current batch go to flower for the bees) and propagate them to give away clones. If you get the chance I suggest you give "Pistou Basil" a try. small leaves, grows into a tiny little dense globe of a bush. Very nice strong basil aroma and taste.
Interesting. Thanks for the suggestion
Great video as that is what I do and have not bought basil this year
Awesome. I wanted to get more plants from mine. Especially lemon basil, my favorite. Question I do have , will the flower tip have an effect on the new plants?
Yes. It won't root if it's a flowering stem
short and sweet works for me