How to Grow Basil from Seed in Containers | from Seed to Harvest 

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@@oanastancioiu2575 Hey there, so for an update, I pruned my basil for the first time on June 9th, will be pruning again this June 23rd! My basil was already quite big before pruning, but it gets even better after. Soo leafy!

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I try to show the simple ways that I have tried and worked for me. But I am sure there are many other methods to gardening which are suitable for different conditions. I am delighted that you love my videos and thank you very much for your support!

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@@TowardGarden I've rewatched it for several few times today through my phone, then our TV. I just love basils and I love watching them grow even in videos. Hope you're having a nice day and early Happy Holidays! :)

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Until seeds germinate, I keep them in a shed like room in my backyard (at about room temperature). As soon as they pop up, seedlings are moved to a sheltered part sun location (3-4 hours of early morning sunlight). On very sunny days, I provide some shade (like patio umbrella). I usually don't use grow lights for my seedings, only if it is cloudy for few days and not enough sunlight. So delighted to hear you love my videos and thank you very much for your comment!😊

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So glad you liked the video. Seeds will germinate in potting soil too. Just keep in mind that seedlings may be affected with soil borne fungal disease such as "damping off". I hope that will not happen to your seedlings and you will have a wonderful crops. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

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So glad you love the video. If you are asking about the fabric pots or the grow bags, they are made of heavy duty thickened non woven fabrics. I purchase them online . You can check my amazon page www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6 for a list of bags I use. Hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!

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I prefer to sprinkle tiny seeds rather than sowing couple of them in each plug. This let me choose strong ones to be pricked out. Seed mixes usually don't contain any food for plants, so pricking out is also a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. Just sharing what works for me best and you can certainly sow seeds in any way that suits you. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your comment!

So glad you loved the video. If you are planting seedlings individually like I did in the video, you can have them 4-5 inches apart and they will do great. However, if you are planting 3-4 seedlings together, or you want to grow bushy varieties of basil, you may want to plant them more apart each other. Hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!

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The seedlings aren't that strong to be potted straight into a rich potting mix. I also found that tiny seedlings are more prone to disease specially damping off, if they haven't developed strong root system. I am sharing the best practice I have experienced, but there can be definitely other methods that work too. Hope this answers your question and thank you so much for your comment!

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The ones in grow bag I watered them almost daily, but plastic pots hold moisture better and I watered less frequently. You want to keep soil moist but not soggy. Glad you found my video helpful and thank you so much for your comment!

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Hi. For tiny seeds such as basil, I prefer to sprinkle seeds rather than sowing couple of seeds in each plug. This will also allow me to choose strong ones to be pricked out. Seed mixes usually don't contain any food for plants, so pricking out is also a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. You certainly can sow seeds in any way that suits you. Thank you so much for your comment and happy growing!

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@@TowardGarden I wanted to ask, I planted some basil seeds and they started sprouting but all of a sudden they just dropped and died. any advice ?

It is hard to tell without seeing but I am guessing it should be "damping off", which is a fungal disease. Try to use a clean seed starting mix. You can sprinkle cinnamon powder on soil to help deterring fungus. Also you can spray a light dose of fungicide such as copper ones to prevent this problem. Hope this helps and good luck!

@@TowardGarden Would I be able to send you pictures to your email? Ive been at this for a couple weeks now and its not working at all. I planted the seeds in a homedepot jiffy plater kit they sprouted quick.

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You could, but it helps seedlings develop strong roots to grow healthier individually. Thank you very much for your comment!

Yes, they were planted and left outdoors (in a part-sun location) till harvest. Thank you very much for visiting!

So glad you love the video. I usually start until weather is warm enough to sow basil seeds outdoors. If you want to start indoors, make sure you provide sufficient light for your basils. I hope you will have a better results this time and thank you so much for your comment!

Thank very much you for your comment. 1. I started in March. 2. Sure. You can start seeds from February to May in zone 10. Keep them well-watered and provide some shade from sun in very hot days. But otherwise they will do totally fine. 3. I usually make my own potting mix ( refer to video at 5:16), but any general purpose potting soil will work. For a better result, add small amount of bagged composted manure (chicken, steer,...) to make it nitrogen rich. I hope this helps and thanks again for visiting.

The ones planted in grow bags almost daily. Others in plastic pots less frequently, about every 2-3 days. You just need to keep soil moist but not soggy. Thank you so much for visiting.

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Once you bring home the pot from TJ, water them and try to separate the seedlings (very gently) and plant them individually in small pots. keep them well watered and provide part sun. they will thrive. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!

Only in very hot midday sun you will need to provide some shade. Otherwise if it is not very hot, you can grow them in sunlight. Thank you for visiting!

It is hard to tell without seeing. If the weather is cold, that is completely normal. Seedlings grow slowly when it is cold. If the seedlings look healthy, get adequate light and don't show signs of wilting, then you just need to keep them warm at above 65F (18C). Also once you see first pair of true leaves (not the tiny ones), feed them with diluted (1/2 of suggested dose) fish fertilizer, or a general purpose water soluble fertilizer. Please note that the timeline in the video is just for reference and can differ for different conditions. I am guessing you just need to be patient. Happy growing and thank you for visiting!

Hi there. These are 6 in (2.5 qt) pots. Yes, you can keep each plant in the pots for the growing season. Thank you for visiting.

So glad to hear it! I am sure you can do this! For watering, the best is to keep moist, but not soggy. You can skip watering is the top soil is wet. In hot wethers, water daily. Perlite can be replaced by vermiculite. You can also use gardening grit but that will make pots heavier. All garden centers carry bagged manure. Chicken or cow manures sold in bags are composted and ready to use. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

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Glad you love the videos. For pests, I monitor my plants daily and with first sign of any pest, I try to control them depending on the pest type. Neem oil mix is organic and helps a lot. If you have a severe pest presence, protect them using a garden netting. Hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!

Not a big difference between a tray and container bin. But if you mean individual plugs, that's because Basils have tiny seeds and it is easier to sprinkle seeds rather than sowing couple of seeds in each plug. I do this so I can choose strong seedlings to be pricked out. This also gives me the opportunity to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. You can certainly sow seeds in many different methods. I hope this helps. Thanks for getting in touch and Good Luck!

Glad you liked the video. The planters are almost same size 24LX 6H so yes you definitely can. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

@@TowardGarden Thank you for answering my question!

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Basil can last the entire summer, and if you have moderate winter time, you can keep harvesting basil for next year too. Just remember to keep them watered. Thank you very much for your comment!

For tiny seeds (such as basil, celery, lettuce,...) it is easier to sprinkle seeds rather than sowing couple of seeds in each plug, and choose strong ones to be pricked out. Pricking out is also a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. You certainly can sow seeds in any way that suits you. Cheers!

Sure you can. I am showing what I found works best for growing them in my experience but sure there can be many ways to gardening. Some seeds struggle to germinate in potting soil due to fungal or mold problems. Also you may want to separate the seedlings if you plant them to close to each other. Hope this helps and happy growing.

@@TowardGarden Thanks for the reply. I guess the best way is to do it in the simplest manner possible and then, if you notice issues (like fungal or mold problems), take steps do address the issue. The first time I grew Basil indoors, I planted a single seed in each pot. After watching your video, my reaction was that this wasn't a good idea. I'm about to start growing it again this year, but this time, I'm just gonna try throwing a bunch of seeds on the surface of a container of potting soil and then thin them out appropriately. And thanks for posting you video. Cheers.

@@priayief Good luck!

I don't cover any of my seeds with plastic. If it is too hot, you can put the seed tray in a cool shaded area. Expose them to early morning sunlight so they don't get leggy. happy growing and thank you for visiting!

You may pinch them. But if they are tall, maybe they don't get enough light. And if they are not separated and pricked out yet, try to do so to help them grow stronger individually. Thanks for visiting.

Hello SoCal neighbor. I am also located in SoCal and currently have basil growing. You can definitely start seeds now. In fact seeds will germinate quicker. Keep seedlings outside in part shade or under a beach umbrella. And when planted if it is getting too hot, bring them to shade, and avoid noon sunlight. Keep them well watered and if you see any sign of flowering, just remove them asap. Happy growing and thank you for getting in touch.

it is possible, but plants grow to their best when they have enough room to grow and develop roots. You may end up with smaller plants but it is doable. You can skip the pricking out step and replant them directly in larger pot thou. Thank you very much for your comment!

that's great. I make my own soil mix shown in video but for bagged soil, Kellogg Garden organic plus potting mix is a good choice. Thanks.

For tiny seeds such as basil, I prefer to sprinkle seeds rather than sowing couple of seeds in each plug, and choose strong ones to be pricked out. Pricking out is also a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. You certainly can sow seeds in any way that suits you. Thank you for visiting!

Yes the soil should be on the moist side. Is the plant dying or just stopped growing. If just stopped growing, try to feed with diluted fish fertilizer. Thanks for visiting. Thanks for visiting.

Yes, that is an option too. Just make sure you don't have too many seed/seedlings in one pot. And remember to feed them with liquid fertilizer from time it time. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!

@@TowardGarden Great! Thanks a lot for the tip!

Hi! So glad you found the video informative. Soaking seeds is usually for seeds with hard shells to reduce germination time. Basil seeds are not that hard to germinate and soaking is not necessary. I always sow the directly but if you want yo can soak them too. Hope this helps. Happy gardening and thank you so much for your comment!😊

Thank you for your help, I tried to grow them in the coco peat but they didn't germinate so I put them in a box with some tissues they did sprut but died after an inch of growth also tried to transfer a few in light soil but they did not survive anything you can help me out with would be appreciated where I live I dont get fresh basil so I am very dedicated to grow in my home garden. Thank you!

I suggest to wait and see how many of them germinate. If they germinate too close to each other and you will not need that many plants, just remove few so other have room to grow. And if you want to keep them, try to prick them out while they are young. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting.

They are prone to many common leaf eating bugs such as aphids, slugs, or beetles. But most problematic are the fungal and bacterial diseases like wilts, blight, mildew, bacterial spots,...Regular monitoring and preventative actions work much better to control these issues. Spraying neem oil mix is one of the best organic methods to use. hope this answers your question and thank you so much for your comment.

When plants are young, pinching will let them grow bushier with more leaves. Once they are bushy already, basically you harvest by pinching top growth and let plants produce more fresh leaves. Rabbit manure is one of the strongest manure and perfect for nitrogen loving plants such as basil. Just make sure it is well composted and start using in small doses, since it is very rich in nutrient. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!

@@TowardGarden i have that noted!! Thanks again ♥

For flying gnats you can use yellow stickers around the plants to catch them. Also try to keep top of soil not too soggy and let it dry to not attract them. But most importantly, you need to take care of their eggs/larvae in the soil that harm the roots and plants. For that, the most effective is using Mosquito Bits, which is a biological larvicide. I have listed that on my amazon page: www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6/list/XLDNRZO26ESK?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d . Spraying neem oil mix on plants and on soil surface is also helpful. Hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!

Glad you found the video helpful. For watering the seedlings you may want to check my video on how to water seedlings here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AIeiB31yEJw.htmlsi=PdpKU4yj7lUhADjC . Basically you want to keep seed soil moist but not soggy. For the light, 4-6 hours of early morning sunlight is the best. or you can place them in a part sun/part shade location, but avoid exposing them to hot midday sun. The plastic cover is to help keep soil moist. If you manage to check yourself and keep soil constantly moist, plastic cover is not needed (I never use it). And the mature basils will do best if you keep them watered. Do not let top soil to dry out. I normally water them every other day and if hot, daily. Hope this answers your question and thank you so much for your comment. Happy growing!😊🌱

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It is optional. I usually don't, but it is up to you. Thanks for visiting.

Herbs and leafy vegetables in general benefit from high nitrogen fertilizers. For water soluble ones, fish fertilizer (5-1-1) is a great choice. For granules, you can use Feather meal or Blood meal fertilizers (I have a list of these fertilizers on my amazon page www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6 you can check). Any type of manure is also perfect to amend soil for high nitrogen media. Thank you very much for visiting and your support!

Even if you only want the plant for decoration, it is a good idea to pick leaves so the plants grow more greens and don't go to flowering. If not effected by disease and if temperature doesn't drop to freezing, you can enjoy them pretty much all year long. Happy growing and thanks for visiting.

Thank you for the comment. Will try, but in general once the plant is about 6 inches tall, pinch the central stem back by half and about ¼ inch above the leaf axils. As the plants keep sending out new branching stems, continue to pinch them back in the same manner. This will force the plants to branch and grow more leaves. Thanks and good luck!

once seeds sprout, you can put them in early morning sunlight (6 hrs) or have them under a filtered sunlight or shade (beach umbrella). hope this helps and thank you for visiting.

Basil grows best when planted individually. By moving seedling to individual plugs, first you give them more room to grow. And also the soil is slightly richer by adding compost. If you don't want to grow them individually, at least you can thin seedlings to few inches apart so they have room to grow. For the light, 4-6 hours of sunlight works best. If too hot, provide some shade from midday sunlight. Hope this helps and thanks for visiting.

You are absolutely right, there are many many ways of gardening and you can find most of them working. I share what has been working for me best, while trying to keep it "simple" and "cost effective". You can definitely explore various methods and choose what fits your garden. Happy gardening and thank you for getting in touch!

@@TowardGarden Thanks for the reply. I am simple and poor so sounds good. Your end product in your vids always looks great. Inspiring 💚

The ones in grow bag I watered them almost daily, but plastic pots hold moisture better and I watered less frequently. You want to keep soil moist but not soggy. Thank you for visiting!

I just keep seed tray in a room next to a window until they germinate. Once seedlings sprout, I put them in 3-4 hrs. of morning sunlight, or under a patio umbrella if too sunny. Thanks for visiting.

Are you putting the seedlings outdoors once they germinate?

@@andreal9532 Outdoors yes, but not in direct sunlight. If night temperature is below 50F, you can bring them inside during the night. Thanks for visiting!

@@TowardGarden Thanks for the info!!