My basil is doing horribly! I grew many great plants a couple years ago...not since! it's such a shame too, because I love Basil & can't imagine a Summer w/out it!
@veebee: I think I would sprinkle some more seeds in different spots and see if you can get them to grow. I have little seedlings coming up around my tomatoes.
@Queen_of_Green: when I put them out they looked green and healthy w/several leaves...since, they've stopped growing & have turned pale green/yellow as if they're dying...I'm not sure what I've done different from that first year when all my 20 basil plants thrived unbelievably!?
@veebee: That could be uneven watering, weather conditions or soil fertility, or all of the above causing the yellowing of the leaves, and faded appearanc.... Also, did you harden them off before you set them out? Liz's idea of sprinkling seeds in a few different ares is a good idea, too. I would make sure to add some compost to the planting area and some good organic fertilizer and dig it in well then sow more seed, and it should thrive now that summer is here. Basil is very sensitive to cool temperatures and over watering, so keep that in mind. I hope this helps! :)
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