Jack Miller

The best time to plant basil from seed is in the spring, about six to eight weeks before your last expected frost date.   If you’ve been wondering when to plant basil from seed, the answer really depends on where you live and whether you’re starting indoors or sowing directly into the garden.   When … Read more

You should pinch basil plants when they have at least three to four sets of true leaves, which usually happens about three to four weeks after germination.   This is the perfect time to start pinching basil because the plant is young enough to respond well, but mature enough to handle the stress of having … Read more

When to pinch off basil comes down to timing, and the best time is when your plant has at least three to four sets of true leaves.   Pinching off basil at this early stage encourages a fuller, bushier plant that will give you a much bigger harvest later.   If you’re wondering when to … Read more

You should pinch back basil seedlings when they have developed their first true leaves. This usually happens about two to three weeks after the seeds sprout and the seedlings are roughly two to three inches tall. Pinching back basil seedlings at this early stage encourages the plant to grow bushier and fuller instead of becoming … Read more

The best time to pick sweet basil leaves is in the morning, just after the dew has dried but before the sun gets too intense. Picking sweet basil leaves at this time ensures you capture the highest concentration of essential oils, which is where all that wonderful aroma and flavor live. If you’ve been wondering … Read more