Jack Miller

Basil can go outside when nighttime temperatures stay consistently above 50°F (10°C) and all danger of frost has passed.   This usually means waiting until late spring or early summer, depending on where you live.   If you’ve been wondering when can basil go outside, the short answer is that basil is a warm-weather herb … Read more

Basil seeds are ready to harvest when the flower spikes have dried out and turned brown, typically 40 to 60 days after the plant begins to flower.   If you’ve been growing basil and you’re curious, you can absolutely collect your own seeds if you let some of those pretty white blossoms go to seed … Read more

Basil leaves are ready to pick once the plant has at least six sets of true leaves, which usually happens about three to four weeks after planting.   If you’ve been wondering when are basil leaves ready to pick, the short answer is that you can start harvesting as soon as the plant looks bushy … Read more

When to trim basil is a question every gardener asks, and the straightforward answer is that you should trim basil regularly from the moment the plant has about six sets of true leaves.   This early start encourages the plant to grow bushy and full, instead of becoming tall and leggy with only a few … Read more

The best time to prune basil starts when the plant has at least three to four sets of true leaves.   That’s the moment your basil is ready for its first haircut, and it’s a game-changer for how your plant grows.   Knowing when and how to prune basil is the secret to a bushy, … Read more