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Pinch Basil Tips for Fuller Plants
Cut just above a pair of leaves so each stem branches rather than stretching upwards.
Cut just above a pair of leaves so each stem branches rather than stretching upwards.
Growing conditions
Basil in summer
LightBright and warm
TimingEvery 7 to 10 days
The practical routine
Adjust timing for your own soil, exposure and local weather.
Season calendar
Do the small job
Cut just above a pair of leaves so each stem branches rather than stretching upwards.
Check again next week
Small repeated checks are more useful than one dramatic intervention.
Troubleshooting
Flower buds appearing
Remove them early if you want more leaves.
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