You have proudly grown your basil and, at the moment of harvest, you end up with an unpleasant surprise. The leaves, that perhaps you added on top of your pasta, taste bitter. You might wonder what’s happened, whether this is normal and what can you do to avoid such a problem in the future. Here…
During my experience in growing basil indoor I found many “hosts” on my plant. One of them is ants. These tiny insects, that can get numerous really quickly, can cover your basil entirely. It is then legitimate to ask why are there and more importantly if they can actually damage your plant. For such reasons,…
Basil needs fertilizer to maximize its growth and harvest. It is a very leafy plant with no fruits that requires a specific type of fertilizer, different from vegetables or ornamental plants like roses. Which one to choose? The best fertilizer for basil plants is given by an equal mix of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus like…
I did not give much importance to the container size for my basil as on my early days I used any available pot. However, I wondered whether the container size can affect, in the long run, the growth of the basil. So I did a bit of research on the topic. The best container or…
Basil is not only a beautiful and fragrant plant but a source of endless leaves that you can use for Italian delicacies such as pesto or bruschettas (I love them!). However, what if your basil is producing only very small leaves, insufficient even for a tiny pot of pesto? It happened to me as well…