@@Selfsufficientme great video. Didn't even know there are many varieties. Is it best to put the nitrogen fertilizer on soil only or is it safe on the leaves to consume pls?
One tiny tip. If you only get one basil plant to grow(happened to me one year and seeds couldn't be found) I took a few cuttings and had them sitting in water for cooking with later in the week and it rooted. So now I pick my best plants and make cuttings to root and move around the garden.
When harvesting basil, I have also found that cutting a full stem rather than pulling off individual leaves helps to keep the plant producing the soft and plump leaves. Otherwise the stem, with the rest of the young leaves at the top still on, just dies and the whole plant looks anemic or the remaining leaves will get dry and taste woody.
When my basil tries to go to seed I cut it down almost to a stump with almost no leaves on it and it regrows a whole new crop, I have found doing this technique that it will never go to seed and the leaves with stay super plump and healthy the whole time. This is especially useful if you need a bunch of basil all at once, for pesto, rather than it just as a spice.
Grow it next to your tomatoes ,trim if going to seed until your tomatoes start to flower then let it bolt it will bring in the bees for better pollination
You my dear ROCK! I don't care what your mom says. The videos are right to the point, no fluff...awesome! 50 babes is soooo awesome! I'm hitting the mid 50's and baby, trust me..it gets better! Happy belated escape from the womb!
Hello from far far far away...from France😊. I have to say that I love your ways of giving tips and advice... and above all, your great sense of humour and enthusiasm.. I became one of your followers about 2 weeks ago and stlll enjoy your videos. Good job ! And thank you !
Been looking for a good basil video now I'm growing my own, the American videos are grating on me with "erbs" and "baysil" and I cannot bear them. Can't beat a good Aussie! Subscribed :D
You are fantastic in explaining things. I am a novice and am going to grow Basil 1st. I was happy to read that your climate is like Florida as that is where I am
You are the greatest. Only gardener that talks about how short a time you get with sweet basil plants. I thought I was doing something really wrong. Thanks again! And also now I want to grow Aristotle basil!
Here in Tampa area near the Gulf Thai basil is a perennial and self-propagates. Sweet basil is a bit more work. Most of my pepper varieties are perennials here as well.
Thank You "Self Sufficient Me!" This really gave me a good introduction to types of Basil and their benefits. The growing tips were very useful too! And I loved seeing your awesome, huge, healthy Ginger! I'm impressed, awesomely amazed, and abundantly grateful! : - ) Happy 52 years on the planet!
Mark, you ROCK! I Love your videos! I've had so much fun since I started gardening a few years ago and these videos are so helpful. Thanks for the tip about growing some other varieties of basil - I had no idea there were more than just the three knew of. Most of all, thanks for sharing what works for you and what doesn't. You grow so many DIFFERENT things successfully - my hero! One day I hope to be like you! :-)
This is such a great tip! I love the idea of growing a bunch of it together and then thin it out as needed!! Thank you so much for the gardening help and the inspiration! All the best, Mary
Thanks for your videos Mark. You are very educacting, funny and enjoyable in every way. Thank you for your efforts and helping us all to make our gardens better :)
@@z.weertje7209 what I heard is about ratio, 1 part urine, 10 part water! Also add 1 part banana peel's tea and sea salt (for un liter of urine 1 Tsp of sea salt)
I've just set up my first batch of stinging nettle liquid manure. What you do is, you take 1 kg of nettle on 10 ltr water. Some say you should mince the nettle a bit but I've just squashed it properly with my hands. That will break open the cell walls I guess. Use rain water if you can. Put the nettles in a bucket, squash them, add the water and then add a small cup of limestone pulver/aglime (that's supposed to suppress the scent of decomposition). Put a stone or something on top, so that all the nettles are submerged. Let it rot for about two weeks. Aerate/churn it every day. It's done when there are no more bubbles coming up while churning.
@@jalemairliha Yeah. Use gloves for harvesting and squashing them. Once they're squashed they shouldnt sting anymore, because those parts of the plant are pretty bristle.
I don't have a garden bit some space on my balcony where I experiment. However watching your videos brings me so much joy and energy, your are so encouraging and I feel like I can do anything haha
I've had a basil plant for three years that has turned into a massive bush, and I just trim off the tips when it tries to go to seed. Love the videos, cheers
Hands down one of my most favorite herbs! I got real happy when I saw your latest video. I'll be over sowing all my herbs this year. So many uses for herbs. Can't wait to get started! Wow! I've never seen anyone with a trained honey bee! Lol! Great tips on basil. And happy belated birthday. I hope it was a great day for you. Have a wonderful day!
Another year, another birthday, happens to me too, 77 and counting. You keep me enthusiastic about planting more and more but having to cut back as my energy can't keep up with your's. Love your videos in our Australian context and in the right season for me. TY
That was awesome! My basic basil plant looks a little sad so thinking it's drying out too much. drooping leaves and some have died already. I've also planted chocolate basil, cinnamon basil, lemon basil and an apple basil that smells divine!!!! Can't wait to they all grow bigger and I can start harvesting.
Did ya know that if u plant one basil every second aubergine plant you will be amazed with both of them! I learned it from my Grandfather in southern Greece..Sparta.
You are delightful and so easy-goingly understandable the way you give clear thorough information, have fun with words --wasn't even thinking about your wonderful accent -- don't change a thing about that --- or anything. I appreciate these videos so much, Mark!
I have always struggled with basil. I plan on growing a good amount late spring, in a cold climate. I was putting out transplants which were low yielding and expensive. I planned on sowing this year. So I think your video helped to steer me in the right direction. Thanks for that!
Great job, Mark! This is one of the best video tutorials I've watched ever. My Basil Genovese plants are doing well because I followed your tips. For sure, you've inspired so many newbie gardeners. Thanks a lot! :)
Thank you for this information, great tips. Bought a small plant from a supermarket in small pot, put it on windowsill, as not much sun here this year, it grew quite a lot, used quite a lot of leaves, In a few weeks started to get leggy and some leaves yellowing, found out this was a sign of stress, so so,it the roots, put in water until they grew roots and now potted them too, coming along nicely now. Enjoyed your enthusiasm in the video.
basil is a must grow for me every year. it makes a great companion plant for tomatos grown in the green house. an extra bonus is the scent when you brush past it. ( not to mention how good it is in tomato dishes )...…………...brian
I also let my Basil grow out. I find the flowers to be quite tasty. Of course, I still leave most of them for the pollinators. Most of our food crops have tasty flowers. You convinced my to try the lemon basil. Great video, keep up the good work!
youre only one yr older than myself!...nice to see fellow Gen X-ers show them Millenials a thing or two about a thing or two :)...been a fan for years...I incorporate your knowledge into what I can grow here in Michigan ( that's a wee bit colder than your stomping grounds.).but a good 90 percent of your lessons are universal. You Help me grow better food every year
Mark your videos are absolutely Brilliant!! I Love your uplifting and positive energy, great tips and hints. Keep up the great work mate Lots of Love and respect from Far North New Zealand
I live in Connecticut, which has some nasty winters. I took cuttings from this summer’s basil, and am growing it on my windowsills. Also, I am growing holy basil (tulsi) on the windowsill , and it is thriving, and makes a wonderful tea!
I learn so much from you. I grow herbs, tomatoes, cucumber,parsley, dill, radishes and lovage on my balcony this year and you are a gem❤ From Romania, THANK YOU🎉
You didn't mention holy basil and it is one of my favorites! Holy basil smells like juicy fruit gum and it is considered to be very healthy too. Order the seeds on Amazon. Thanks for the great information!
My garden is HAPPIER and HEALTHIER because of you and your PHENOMENAL VIDEO’S!!!!! Thank-You so much for sharing all your FANTASTIC KNOWLEDGE with ALL of US!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Enjoy your videos. I’ve suggested to clients and friends in the gardening world to have a look. The information translates well to the areas of Los Angeles.
We did an experiment with Basil. My young daughter put her seedling in our aquaponic system. I put mine in a pot, with compost , handful of potting mix, handful of cow manure and sprinkle of blood and bone. Both plants were in 8 hours of sun. My daughter had her plant grow beautiful. Mine was a foot shorter than hers, leaves much smaller. Big difference was watering and fertiliser.
Happy belated birthday! Basil is excellent for aging gracefully and improving the overall health of animal organisms. My dogs pick a few basil stems throughout the growing season and they are very vibrant. I eat a good amount of basil and I make a puree mask of basil for my face, neck and hands. Seems to keep my skin youthful.😊 Love the video.💚 Thank you for sharing!
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Dude, you were made to do these videos.
Haha, I came down in the comments to say man you are doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing 👍
LOL... thanks :)
Truth! I was just saying to my husband that, he makes the content fluid to watch.
Yes👍👍👍
@@Selfsufficientme great video. Didn't even know there are many varieties. Is it best to put the nitrogen fertilizer on soil only or is it safe on the leaves to consume pls?
One tiny tip. If you only get one basil plant to grow(happened to me one year and seeds couldn't be found) I took a few cuttings and had them sitting in water for cooking with later in the week and it rooted. So now I pick my best plants and make cuttings to root and move around the garden.
Good tip, thanks
Been watching gardening videos all day to prep for starting my own. Your sir, are by far the most entertaining gardener.
When harvesting basil, I have also found that cutting a full stem rather than pulling off individual leaves helps to keep the plant producing the soft and plump leaves. Otherwise the stem, with the rest of the young leaves at the top still on, just dies and the whole plant looks anemic or the remaining leaves will get dry and taste woody.
I was wondering about this, thanks!❤
You're the Steve Erwin of food growing.
That's literally what I was thinking !
I just thought that as well!
Yeeeesss!
Haha true!
Gahhden Höntah!
THIS IS WHAT RUclips WERE INVENTED FOR! Greetings from Malaysia 🇲🇾😊👍🏼
Happy 50th Birthday 🎂🎉
Thank you! It's all uphill from here... :)
Yeah, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Mark! Your doing well mate! ;D
fifty is nifty, and the sixtys dont suck, eat healty-er and dig your garden. great hobby and keeps me out of noisy bar rooms.
“Basil’s got back” = Suscribed
😂
Exactly.
Same
Why am I happy just listening to this man talking about basil?
When my basil tries to go to seed I cut it down almost to a stump with almost no leaves on it and it regrows a whole new crop, I have found doing this technique that it will never go to seed and the leaves with stay super plump and healthy the whole time. This is especially useful if you need a bunch of basil all at once, for pesto, rather than it just as a spice.
Thank you for the tip I started some basil plants from cuttings and they have been trying to go to seed
Pascal
Bought a dingy basil plant.
Long and stringy with few leaves.
Can I crop it to get it bushy.
I am a complete novice.
That intro was everything. First video I've ever seen of yours and now I'm off to binge your videos :)
The puns, the humour, and on top of that the knowledge! Instant subscribe!
I am CRAVING acreage after watching your videos. Wish I could grow outdoors year round in Canada!
Gosh I missed you. Your enthusiasm is motivating. Don’t ever stop.
Grow it next to your tomatoes ,trim if going to seed until your tomatoes start to flower then let it bolt it will bring in the bees for better pollination
Top tip! Cheers :)
I just flick my tomatoe flowers, works like a charm.
You my dear ROCK!
I don't care what your mom says.
The videos are right to the point, no fluff...awesome!
50 babes is soooo awesome! I'm hitting the mid 50's and baby, trust me..it gets better!
Happy belated escape from the womb!
This is what I discovered about new ways to grow basil. I'm so amazed with that tips. Thank you for this. I can't wait to plant basil more and more. 😅
I watched this video over 10 times over coffee in the morning or just to get in a good mood after work. Amazing info and energy!
Hello from far far far away...from France😊. I have to say that I love your ways of giving tips and advice... and above all, your great sense of humour and enthusiasm.. I became one of your followers about 2 weeks ago and stlll enjoy your videos. Good job ! And thank you !
We got 12 cups of leaves to make Basil Pesto half way through the season. Been slowly picking as well drying it as a spice.
"Sir Sow a lot...basil's got back", lol, love it!
Been looking for a good basil video now I'm growing my own, the American videos are grating on me with "erbs" and "baysil" and I cannot bear them. Can't beat a good Aussie! Subscribed :D
What's with this "herbs" and "bahsil"?? Lol 😉😄
You are fantastic in explaining things. I am a novice and am going to grow Basil 1st. I was happy to read that your climate is like Florida as that is where I am
Thank you Mark! I'm propagating Thai basil to grow for my Thai girlfriend. She feeds me so well!
You are the greatest. Only gardener that talks about how short a time you get with sweet basil plants. I thought I was doing something really wrong. Thanks again! And also now I want to grow Aristotle basil!
Dear, I just discovered your videos and just love them. What a pleasure, thank you so much from France :) Mary
First 10 seconds I was hooked. Good on ya.
Thanks sir sow-a-lot. Just found these vids. Love it.
Basil 🌿 should be a food group in my book. 🌿 lover here! I loved this! Thank you.
I live in Arizona , USA. Even here, super easy to propagate. Long live BASIL!!
Here in Tampa area near the Gulf Thai basil is a perennial and self-propagates. Sweet basil is a bit more work. Most of my pepper varieties are perennials here as well.
“Bug Advisor”. Love it.
THIS GUY IS THE BEST KIND OF FUNNy
Thank You "Self Sufficient Me!" This really gave me a good introduction to types of Basil and their benefits. The growing tips were very useful too! And I loved seeing your awesome, huge, healthy Ginger! I'm impressed, awesomely amazed, and abundantly grateful! : - ) Happy 52 years on the planet!
Mark, you ROCK! I Love your videos! I've had so much fun since I started gardening a few years ago and these videos are so helpful. Thanks for the tip about growing some other varieties of basil - I had no idea there were more than just the three knew of. Most of all, thanks for sharing what works for you and what doesn't. You grow so many DIFFERENT things successfully - my hero! One day I hope to be like you! :-)
This is the most wholesome garden show on RUclips.
This is such a great tip! I love the idea of growing a bunch of it together and then thin it out as needed!! Thank you so much for the gardening help and the inspiration! All the best, Mary
Thanks Mary! I just subscribed to your channel. Keen to get some time to finish watching your recent bone broth vid - very interesting. Cheers :)
Self Sufficient Me - Thank you! I love your channel!! And am learning so much from you!! Thank you for all you share!! 😀😀😀
I did not know that basil can grow that big. But great to learn something new. :)
Thanks for your videos Mark. You are very educacting, funny and enjoyable in every way. Thank you for your efforts and helping us all to make our gardens better :)
Mark, YOU are a Natural @ these videos ✔✔✔✔✔✔.... 😀
You have a great mix of 1) down-2-Earth. easy-2-follow info 2) Humour & Creativity
Can you teach us how to make our own liquid fertilizer? Thanks! Love your videos
A very good one is one quarter urine on three quartars of water.
It is not a good idea if you are on medication (even birthcontrol)
@@z.weertje7209 what I heard is about ratio, 1 part urine, 10 part water! Also add 1 part banana peel's tea and sea salt (for un liter of urine 1 Tsp of sea salt)
I've just set up my first batch of stinging nettle liquid manure. What you do is, you take 1 kg of nettle on 10 ltr water. Some say you should mince the nettle a bit but I've just squashed it properly with my hands. That will break open the cell walls I guess. Use rain water if you can. Put the nettles in a bucket, squash them, add the water and then add a small cup of limestone pulver/aglime (that's supposed to suppress the scent of decomposition). Put a stone or something on top, so that all the nettles are submerged. Let it rot for about two weeks. Aerate/churn it every day. It's done when there are no more bubbles coming up while churning.
Kai E. Don’t stinging nettles .. uh ... sting?
@@jalemairliha Yeah. Use gloves for harvesting and squashing them. Once they're squashed they shouldnt sting anymore, because those parts of the plant are pretty bristle.
I don't have a garden bit some space on my balcony where I experiment. However watching your videos brings me so much joy and energy, your are so encouraging and I feel like I can do anything haha
Mark you are seriously a legend.
Mark is a blessing i have been missing for a while.
That's nice mate thank you but I'd keep away from that "seed dealer" in the future he has a nasty trigger finger lol...
@@Selfsufficientme I'm the seed dealer! LOL
I've had a basil plant for three years that has turned into a massive bush, and I just trim off the tips when it tries to go to seed. Love the videos, cheers
One of the things I love about basil is how many varieties of basil there are from sweet, lemon, and spicy. It has an extremely diverse profile.
Just watched two other basil growing guides and this is the best one
Hands down one of my most favorite herbs! I got real happy when I saw your latest video. I'll be over sowing all my herbs this year. So many uses for herbs. Can't wait to get started! Wow! I've never seen anyone with a trained honey bee! Lol! Great tips on basil. And happy belated birthday. I hope it was a great day for you. Have a wonderful day!
Another year, another birthday, happens to me too, 77 and counting. You keep me enthusiastic about planting more and more but having to cut back as my energy can't keep up with your's. Love your videos in our Australian context and in the right season for me. TY
Dude, you are a tonic
Excellent information and presentation
That was awesome! My basic basil plant looks a little sad so thinking it's drying out too much. drooping leaves and some have died already. I've also planted chocolate basil, cinnamon basil, lemon basil and an apple basil that smells divine!!!! Can't wait to they all grow bigger and I can start harvesting.
Mark! you are the father of gardening and father of creating laughter. Love your videos and I learn a lot from you. Take care.😊
Did you say "Basil's got back?" Hahahahaha! Your videos are always as entertaining as they are informative!
That's some great looking basil! Thanks for the tips!
Did ya know that if u plant one basil every second aubergine plant you will be amazed with both of them! I learned it from my Grandfather in southern Greece..Sparta.
taleton thanks for this top tip! Was looking into companion plants and this is great. Basil goes with chilli, tomatoes and eggplant. Nice.
What does it do?
You are delightful and so easy-goingly understandable the way you give clear thorough information, have fun with words --wasn't even thinking about your wonderful accent -- don't change a thing about that --- or anything. I appreciate these videos so much, Mark!
The best basil poet of basil poetry history! 😁
I have always struggled with basil. I plan on growing a good amount late spring, in a cold climate.
I was putting out transplants which were low yielding and expensive. I planned on sowing this year. So I think your video helped to steer me in the right direction. Thanks for that!
I know this is years later, but how did you go with your Basil?
@@angerainbow9200 Still struggling lol. This year my spring was screwed up and didn't plant any. Next year I will direct seed more
You are a very good teacher. Make things so simple.
Great job, Mark! This is one of the best video tutorials I've watched ever. My Basil Genovese plants are doing well because I followed your tips. For sure, you've inspired so many newbie gardeners. Thanks a lot! :)
Love your videos. Thanks from a beginner to the planet world
Thank you for this information, great tips. Bought a small plant from a supermarket in small pot, put it on windowsill, as not much sun here this year, it grew quite a lot, used quite a lot of leaves, In a few weeks started to get leggy and some leaves yellowing, found out this was a sign of stress, so so,it the roots, put in water until they grew roots and now potted them too, coming along nicely now. Enjoyed your enthusiasm in the video.
Just wanted to say I really really enjoy your videos. They're jam-packed with great ideas. Thank you so much
basil is a must grow for me every year. it makes a great companion plant for tomatos grown in the green house. an extra bonus is the scent when you brush past it. ( not to mention how good it is in tomato dishes )...…………...brian
This is my favourite video still. Love you dude, you are a blessing to gardeners everywhere
Right on time! I just sprouted a bunch of basil and was wondering how not to kill them all. Lol. Thanks! 😁🌱
I love this video so much, you’re lovely!
Happy Birthday Mark!
My fav basil is LIME! Delicious as a tea, and helps my asthma stay in control. Try it!
What an excellent teacher!
I also let my Basil grow out. I find the flowers to be quite tasty. Of course, I still leave most of them for the pollinators. Most of our food crops have tasty flowers. You convinced my to try the lemon basil. Great video, keep up the good work!
Lemon and lemon drop basil is very wonderful
youre only one yr older than myself!...nice to see fellow Gen X-ers show them Millenials a thing or two about a thing or two :)...been a fan for years...I incorporate your knowledge into what I can grow here in Michigan ( that's a wee bit colder than your stomping grounds.).but a good 90 percent of your lessons are universal. You Help me grow better food every year
Mark your videos are absolutely Brilliant!! I Love your uplifting and positive energy, great tips and hints. Keep up the great work mate
Lots of Love and respect from Far North New Zealand
I’m subscribing because I like the way u talk to people . And very well out video.
I have a tip, cut basil right above a leaf node and it'll focus it's growth on 2 new stems.
I love your poetry!
Happy birthday, Mark. Congratulations on making it to this milestone. Any videos on drying and turning Basil into a spice?
Awesome helpful tips. I'm glad it was your video I came across. Thank you
I LOVE THE CREATIVITY OF so called non professional videos when they are as well done as this guy!
I live in Connecticut, which has some nasty winters. I took cuttings from this summer’s basil, and am growing it on my windowsills. Also, I am growing holy basil (tulsi) on the windowsill , and it is thriving, and makes a wonderful tea!
Happy Birthday! You’re on fire with the dad jokes hahaha thank you for a dose of sweet and practical tips! ❤️🥳
LOL, thank you :)
You're a great teacher...I really enjoy you~
Nice to meet you Sir Sow Alot!!! Cracks me up!!! Thumbs way way up!!!!
I learn so much from you. I grow herbs, tomatoes, cucumber,parsley, dill, radishes and lovage on my balcony this year and you are a gem❤
From Romania, THANK YOU🎉
You didn't mention holy basil and it is one of my favorites! Holy basil smells like juicy fruit gum and it is considered to be very healthy too. Order the seeds on Amazon. Thanks for the great information!
My garden is HAPPIER and HEALTHIER because of you and your PHENOMENAL VIDEO’S!!!!! Thank-You so much for sharing all your FANTASTIC KNOWLEDGE with ALL of US!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Haha, love that -"Bug Med." Happy Birthday!
Love your sense of humor!
Bug med? You nut. I love your nuttiness and useful info. Thank you, Mark! 👍
I just love your videos... Super educational and always makes me smile
I had no idea there were so many varieties of basil! I can’t wait to try the Aristotle. Thanks for being so informative. I subscribed!
Enjoy your videos. I’ve suggested to clients and friends in the gardening world to have a look. The information translates well to the areas of Los Angeles.
Clearly I wasn't feeding my basil plants enough. Learned something new and thank you.
I love your channel, great info. Your humor is refreshing.
This channel is fantastic! Thanks for the great videos....keep up the good work
Thanks for that,will try your suggestions here in the pacific north west, however, more rain less sun than where you are.👍😁
Damn you look good for being in your 50 my man, keep up the great videos. Much love brother
Thank you so much for your info and your sense of humour. Love it!
Is it weird I genuinely wish he was my father? He's so wholesome...
We did an experiment with Basil. My young daughter put her seedling in our aquaponic system. I put mine in a pot, with compost , handful of potting mix, handful of cow manure and sprinkle of blood and bone. Both plants were in 8 hours of sun. My daughter had her plant grow beautiful. Mine was a foot shorter than hers, leaves much smaller. Big difference was watering and fertiliser.
Happy belated birthday! Basil is excellent for aging gracefully and improving the overall health of animal organisms. My dogs pick a few basil stems throughout the growing season and they are very vibrant. I eat a good amount of basil and I make a puree mask of basil for my face, neck and hands. Seems to keep my skin youthful.😊 Love the video.💚 Thank you for sharing!
Can you share your skincare recipe please
Your videos are chock full of great information! Thank you!👍
Thank you for your video. I grow basil every year. At the moment in Québec, Canada, the garden is under many feet of snow.......soon.
Do toi sow in fall before it snows or only in the spring?
I wish we could have perennial basil in QC, that would be awesome
Hey mate, I have mint, sweet basil, Thai basil, lemon basil purple basil and the other basil family.
Your tips are so helpful.