How to Grow Basil from Seed in Containers | from Seed to Harvest
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Easy step by step guide on how to grow basil in containers and grow bags from seed to harvest.
Includes growing in fabric pots or grow bags, how to germinate seeds, and how to prick out seedlings and planting in containers, pots or grow bags.
Variety grown: Italian Sweet Basil or Genovese Basil
Questions? please use the comment section.
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Just bought a beautiful 1 gallon basil from Lowes. I boiled water, put some in a plastic pot saucer so it can drink from below. It works!!!! Will transpot to a bigger pot tomorrow without disturbing the roots. Your gentle care showed me how. Thanks so much ❤.. Jeanie, the FORMER heavy handed waterer of her plants🎉 7:52
Sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing and happy gardening!
You successfully convinced me to start growing my own herbs. I literally just sowed my basil seeds because of this video of yours, wish me luck!
How exciting!! So glad to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment and wishing you a great harvest!🙏
How is it going?
@@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!
@@mardintahusanti8746 Great Job👏 Love to hear it 😊
@@TowardGardenawesome thanks for sharing this info going to get our started
Wow….so patient and gentle handling each baby basil. A newbie gardener wanted to learn. I got the pot from Trader Joe’s and it died on me. 😔
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!
@@TowardGardenwater them means spraying water ? so still need to transfer them from pot to soil? sorry i a newbie here, never gardening
@@cikgu_nurul8795 It is preferred to always water at the soil level and not spraying plants. Spraying will increase the chance of fungal disease. Thanks for visiting.
I am sure you have a reason for not talking on your vidio. However for a blind indivicual it is as useful as screen doors on a submarine.
I am sure you can find other channels talking in their videos helpful to blind people. I appreciate your feedback but my video format is not suitable for that purpose. Thanks for visiting.
😂😂😂😂😂
Nice sense of humor
Turn on ur captions bruh
Thank you for the simplicity of it all 🙌🏽❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Glad you like it. Thank you so much for your comment!
I'm currently growing two basil seedlings as companions for my tomatoes, but after accidentally tearing one of the basil leaves and getting nice whiff of the smell (heavenly!!!) I'm going to plant extra in a separate container.
Wonderful, Basil leaved indeed smell heavenly. Happy growing and thank you for sharing. 🌱😊
After you put them in the 10 gallon pot, did you leave them outdoors the entire time?
Yes, they were planted and left outdoors (in a part-sun location) till harvest.
Thank you very much for visiting!
This must be one of the best videos on growing and harvesting Basil. I finally got it. I was having a hard time trying to figure it out. Thanks
Delighted to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!
Beautuuuutiful....thank you! I will start today since I have seeds.
Fantastic! happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!
Like 6 , Great , Lovely , Useful 🙏
Many thanks😊
Nice video.
I've sown basil from harvested seeds before on a wet paper, and then planted them in soil. I'll do it in a mix as you suggested this time around.
Could you inform what the advantage is to transplant the seedlings into a plug, and to then move the plug to the final pot, rather than moving the seedlings straight to the pot?
Thanks!
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!
im going to be growing basil,thyme and bachelor buttons
Sounds great. Thank you for visiting!
Ignore the first two minutes and plant the seeds directly in the individual cells so you don’t have to disturb the roots.
Grow anyway that suits you. Thanks
Thank for you such a lovely, detailed video!
Question-I see you planted 6 plants in the 24in container. Is that okay? I’ve heard some advise to space 10-15in apart, so I’d just like some clarification :)
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!
Do you have holes in the bottom of the blue container? Do you have this in a warm place? How often are you watering this?
Yes, it necessary to have drainage hole at the bottom of any plastic container. Basil prefer warm weather, but avoid hot midday sun. Watering depends on the condition, keep the soil moist but not soggy. If hot, water daily. Thanks for visiting.
Very useful. So much more user friendly and informative than the other videos from "experts" (won't mention names) who cannot stay on subject and are more interested in showing off their knowledge and their gardens.
Delighted to hear it and that you found my video useful. Thank you so much for your comment😊
I completely agree with you.
Thank you for your comment!
looove your content. always looking forward to when you post :')
Thank you very much. I appreciate your support!😊
Great video. 👍
Thank you so much for your comment!
Somehow this made planting basil seeds feel less overwhelming. Someone I work with gifted everyone plantable stationery on her birthday (which is wonderful) I was impatient so I took the seeds out and I’ve sowed them. Hoping for the best!
Glad you like the video. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!🌱
In which month we can plant the seeds @@TowardGarden
@@sajeehaqureshi6473 For cold winters start May-June and for mild winters start Feb-July, or early fall. Plant basil outdoors only after nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). You may start seeds indoor 2-3 weeks before transplanting outside. Thanks for visiting.
Honestly, I've always been watching all your videos and whenever I watch, it's giving me a calm and relaxing vibes and a positive energy. Also, your videos help me relieve my stress. Always take care and so is your family. Thank you for always giving us these wonderful videos ❤
Love to hear it. Wishing you and your family a blessed garden as well!💚😊
Should I keeping it in sunlight or shady area?
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!
what is the ideal weather to start frowing these? summer or winter?
In general, for cold winters start May-June and for mild winters start Feb-July. Plant basil outdoors only after nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). You may start seeds indoor 2-3 weeks before transplanting outside. Thanks for visiting.
I planted around 25 seeds in a rather small container, should I leave only a few and take out the others? Thank you and sorry for the grammar, I'm not a native English speaker.
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.
cool video! nice and easy way to grow basil!
Thank you very much for your comment!
Finally someone showing exactly what to do, step-by-step. Thank you, now I get it!! ❤
Glad to hear it. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!😊🌱
How often do you water them? I'm so bad at keeping plants alive😂
watering depends on the weather, if hot water daily. You want to keep moist moist and avoid letting it dry out. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!
Why not just start them in the pods first? I have just started to go my own food and was curious
You sure can. Starting seeds in seed tray let you have control over germination and growing conditions and produce healthier seedlings. But direct sowing seeds in doable too. Thank you for visiting!
I can’t figure out why some places say plant 4-6” apart and other say 8-10”. 4-6” seems to look nice for a good bushy amount of basil without a lot of gaps.
It depends on the variety and the size of the plants you want to harvest. Yes, for most basils, 4-6" works great. Thank you for getting in touch!
I have my seedlings growing well, about 6 weeks now.
but they are very thin and tall. do I pinch them back?
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.
It's interesting that you don't pre-moisten your seed starting mix. I enjoy your videos. Very informative. Thank you. New sub!!
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!
I have a basil seedling for more than a month now and it's not growing crazy like yours, it still has the 2 baby leaf, what should I do?
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!
Do you have to water them alot and how often?
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 came across your video and channel. Very well done on showing how easy it is to do. Do you place them under any kind of grow light after they germinate or do you put them outside? I am in zone 7. Thank you for making all the videos for growing from seed.
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!😊
What is seed starting mix and what quantities to use...thank you
Check my video where I showed how to make the seed starting mix: ruclips.net/video/cJZcGDAro6w/видео.htmlsi=1BKSq0DtgadMV93h . Happy growing and thank you for visiting!
I hear different things, can I plant basil now? Zone 8
I heard I can start herbs now?
You can definitely start seeds indoors. If the night temperature stays above 40-45°F, you can take them outside for a morning sunlight. IF decided to keep indoor, make sure to provide good light source. And when nights are too cold, bring seedling inside at nights. Once seedlings are large enough to handle and weather is above 50°F both day and night, transplant outdoors. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!
So excited to start planting my own basil. Thanks for your comprehensive video.
So glad to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!
What zone are U in? and what time of the year you started planting?
I am in 9b and usually start the basil in mid Feb. to early March (or wait until night temperature is above 50F). Thanks for visiting.
would it be better to root the seeds in the seed tray than in the container bin?
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!
Hello,does anyone know why he moved the basil from the big container to individualar containers ?
Seed mixes usually don't contain any food for plants, so pricking out is a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. Basils also grow best individually and you can pick the strongest and healthies seedlings to grow in their own pots. hope this helps and thanks for visiting!
I always fail growing all type of basil from seeds (lemon basil, sweet basil, thai basil) they always sprout. but then die from the heat. or they just stay really small even after a year🫠
Yes, too hot and they will bolt. Maybe try keeping them in part shade and feed them with high nitrogen plant food, like diluted fish emulsion, to get bigger and more leafy plants. Hope you will have better plants next time and thanks for visiting.
Is it necessary to transfer the baby plants from pot to growing trays and then back to pots? Or can I keep growing them in the pot itself?
It is possible, but basils grow to their best when they have enough room to 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!
Just wondering why you dont plant a seed in each plug to avoid an extra (tedious) step?
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!
I recently brought pots, soil and seeds but I didn’t think u had to transfer them so can I just plant the seeds into the big pots and leave them in there to grow
That is doable too. There are many way to grow plants and you can try and find what best works for you. Happy growing and thank you for visiting.
THANK YOU!!!!!
My pleasure. Thank you very much for your comment😊
*The flower shop owner told me to soak the seeds for a few hours first, but none of them sprouted. So the seeds don't need to be soaked at all, right?*
Some seeds with hard shells may benefit from being soaked in advance to speed up the germination, but I have never done that for basil seeds. If conditions are right (temp., moisture,...) you shouldn't have issues germinating basil seeds. You may just got bad batch of seeds, try new packet. Thanks for visiting!
One thing love about basil is , evrytime you pinch remove leaves it grows back double .
My basil plants are now 12 inch in diameter and 15 inch high , all from little seed , I add it to my sandwiches and pasta all the time fresh . love it
Wonderful, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for such a great video. I am planning to grow Basil because I love this herb so much, but I have one question. What is the height of the 24 in planter you have in the video? I have a similar pot that is roughly 20 L X 6 H, will that planter be okay to use?
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!
🙋♂️ what the best soil for growing basil seed and in which season ty
Hi. If you mean the seed starting mix, I use coco coir + perlite, check my video here on how to make it ruclips.net/video/cJZcGDAro6w/видео.html . If you asking about the potting soil, check video @ 5:09 and 5:15 for the mixture. In cold winters, start seeds in May-June, and for mild winters in April-July. Thank you for visiting.
What does rootbound mean?
If you let seedlings grow too long in small pots, the roots will over grow and fill the pot. It will not have more room to grow resulting in dense tangling roots . Simply, when you remove from pot, you will see most of it filled with white roots than the dirt. Hope this helps and thanks for visiting.
How many days is the germination period of sweet basil?
Normally it takes 7-14 days for seeds to germinate. thank you for visiting.
Where to buy these different types of containers? The rectangle ones?
The black ones are from IKEA. I think they are discontinued, but you can find a similar one here www.ikea.com/us/en/p/uppsnofsad-storage-box-with-lid-black-s99393107/ . The green one is just a 24" planter window box you can find in garden centers www.homedepot.com/p/Bloem-Dura-Cotta-24-in-Living-Green-Plastic-Window-Box-Planter-with-Tray-DCBT24-42/205054779 . Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!
What kind of compost do you use ? Can you please link
I use home made or get it from local suppliers. If you want to use bagged compost (and if you live in US) you can use Kellogg garden "Amend" kellogggarden.com/products/kellogg/amend-garden-soil-for-flowers-and-vegetables/ or organic "Garden Soil" kellogggarden.com/products/kellogg/kellogg-garden-organics-all-natural-garden-soil/ . Many garden centers carry them. Hope this helps and thanks for visiting.
In which season or month u grow them
Plant basil outdoors only after nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). You may start seeds indoor 2-3 weeks before transplanting outside. In general, for cold winters start May-June and for mild winters start Feb-July. Thanks for visiting.
Good Morning😁I will be growing more Basil in the near future. I love cooking with fresh Basil. I had a beautiful Basil plant growing on my patio last summer. It seems my beagle Sophie loves fresh Basil also. That little brat ate my entire Basil plant one afternoon when I left her on the patio. So it’s back to starting my Basil over again🥴 Sophie is not allowed near my patio garden!! Your Basil looks AMAZING!! Be Blessed and have a Great day on Purpose.
Oh no. I hope this time Sophie knows that the nice growing basils are only for Ms J. Have a blessed day too and thank you so much for your comment!
I’m learning so much from your videos. I did not know to pinch tops to make plants bushy.
Glad to be of any help. Thank you so much for getting in touch!
After you planted the seed and watered them do you put them in darkness until they sprout out of the soil or do they need both light and dark for germinating them? 1:30
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!!
Nice! Thanks for this helpful video. How often do you water them?
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!
Should I set it in full sun, partial sun or indirect sun?
If the weather is not too hot, full sun will work, usually about 6-8 hours of sun. If too hot, like me in SoCal, indirect sun is better (such as protecting them from midday hot sun with a shade cloth). Hope this helps and thank you for visiting.
thank you so much for this video! The content is very helpful, so are many of the comments.
Even if I grew up helping my mom planting and growing many veggies, I did not practice that for several years and forgot, but I found this video just in time
So glad you found it helpful. Thank you very much for your comment!
What is the mixture you are putting in bowl please explain
If you mean the seed starting mix in the blue container, it is coco coir + perlite, check my video here on how to make it ruclips.net/video/cJZcGDAro6w/видео.html . If you asking about the potting soil, check video @ 5:09 and 5:15 for the mixture. Thank you for visiting.
Just bought some herbs to grow on my own! What organic soil do you recommend?
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.
I'm wondering if I could germinate basil seeds in a container with potting soil and lightly cover the top surface with a thin layer of seeding-starting mix, could I avoid having to prick-out the seedlings to pot them up? I'd like to try growing basil indoors and this way I'd avoid all those other steps?
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!
Just planted mine yesterday. If I don’t harvest it, and only want the plant for decorative purposes, what should I expect regarding the plant’s lifespan?
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.
I love your video, I am currently trying basil from store bought plant(not keeping my hopes high). I want to try the seed method too so quick couple of questions:
1.) which month did you sow the seeds ?
2.) will your method work in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a and 10b?
3.) what soil are you using, I have miracle grow container soil, will that work?
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.
Seeds need to be hydrated before putting them in soil ?
It is not required. If you keep soil moist that would be ok. Thanks for visiting.
Question; Did you cover them tightly and grow them inside? It’s still very warm out. Should I just leave the open dirt with no plastic cover?
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!
Are there any varieties of basil that do *not* have an aroma ? I know it's rare, but I'm allergic to fragrances
Not that I am aware of. But I'll definetly let you if I find one. Thank you for getting in touch.
I love your video guide. Now I can sow my greek basil. I'm surprised about your big pot, because it's made on foami, so, I have a question for you. Do you have a video to make the foami pot? I will really apreciate it!
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!
how many inches are the basil after 30 days ?
The seedlings normally grow to 1" to 1-1/2" in 30 days depending on the growing condition. Thank you for visiting!
there is so much joy in doing it yourself...but can I get you to come do mine for me? LOL
my greenhouse got too hot and wilted my basil plants AGH!!
Don't worry you will learn as you go. Keep it up.
Where did you placed the seedling tray after sprouts, water them, put in fertilizer. where did you put vour seedlings in direct sunlight thru the stages
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.
I have a few questions for you. 1) Would it be as full and prosperous when grown indoors? 2) How did you do such a nice job of keeping pests away? 3) Does the basil need nutrient frequently? Lastly, 4) How often do you water it?
To answer your questions 1) It is doable but it will require plenty of light, a strong grow light would help 2) I rather monitor my plants and with first sign of any pest, I try to control them depending on the pest type. If you have a severe pest presence, protect them using a garden netting 3)yes, a nitrogen rich fertilizer such as fish fertilizer is best 4)watering depends on the weather, if hot water daily. You want to keep moist moist and avoid letting it dry out. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!
@@TowardGarden Thank you! Definitely subscribing!
@@Artistguess Glad to have you with us 😊
Good job, just getting ready to start some from seed. Thanks.
Wonderful. Happy growing and thank you very much for your comment!
Swiffer contains are not food grade plastic, if you intend on consuming what you are growing in, I recommend using ceramic pots or a food grade plastic instead.
Thank you for sharing!
You’re my number 1 gardener 🌟… I wanted to start a tower garden with a variety of herbs and vegetables and didn’t have a clue where to start Now I can get started thanks to you 🙏
Awesome. Delighted to hear it. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!
Would it not have been easier to plant it directly into the seed starting tray? What is the benefit of doing it your way, I am sure you have a good reason. Thank you.
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!
Hi, new gardener here. I’m being told to harden off my basil. I noticed you didn’t do that and they are thriving. I live in SoCal so the sun is harsher than it appears in this video.
Did you harden off? If not, how come?
Thanks in advance!
Hi. I am in SoCal too and usually with our mild winters you can skip hardening off your plants. You can start indoors, but as soon as seedlings emerge, bring them outdoor for a 4-6 hours of early morning sunlight. If too hot in midday sun, keep them in part shade. If night temperature drop below 40F, which rarely happens in SoCal, bring them inside at nights. Otherwise by keeping them outdoor, they will get used to outdoor conditions and grow well. Basil grow perfectly in cool weathers, don't wait until hot summers to grow them. Hope this helps and thank you so much for getting in touch. Happy growing!
If the sprouts are going to end up being transplanted into plug pots why not start them in the plugs?
I found it easier to just sprinkle tiny seeds and then pick the strongest ones to be pricked out. You can certainly direct sow them in plugs. Thank you for visiting!
Does the soil need to be very moist at all times? Mine stopped growing after a small shoot with 2 tiny leaves..?
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.
I can’t find this soil
where should i get it
Either you can mix peat moss or coco coir with aged manure (chicken, rabbit, cow,...) and perlite as I show in the video. Or easier option is to use any bagged general purpose potting soil available in garden centers. thank you for visiting.
No fertilisas los plantines nomas con el sustrato lo dejas enraizar o le pones algún fertilizantes
From sowing to pricking out into plugs, I didn't use fertilizer. At the time of pricking out, I added small amount of compost to the soil mix to help with plant growth. But you can add diluted fish fertilizer to the seedlings if you want. Thank you very much for visiting!
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Whats the benefit of sowing them in one pot first? Why not directly into the small starter pots?
For tiny seeds such as basil, I found it to be easier to sprinkle seeds in trays 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. It is my preference and you may definitely sow seeds directly in cells too. Thank you for visiting.
Those bags seem to be reusable. Do they have holes in the bottom for drainage ? Where do you buy them?
These are grow bags made of heavy duty thickened non woven fabrics. They are porous and do not need to have holes for drainage. I get them online. You can check my amazon page www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6 for a list of bags I use. Hope this helps.
What temperature does the basil herb grow best in? Maximum temperature for it to grow ..
Plant basil outdoors only after nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). You may start seeds indoor 2-3 weeks before transplanting outside. Basils usually thrive in hot weathers, but they will start flowering quickly if it gets too hot, just remember to keep flower buds pinched off to extend harvesting and feed regularly to promote new growth. Also you can keep them in shade in extreme midday heat. Cold does more harm than heat to basils.Thanks for visiting.
Thank you so much for the valuable response , I will try this summer keeping in mind the points and I hope to grow basil , also loved the video it's so perfect , never seen any video which is so detailed .
@AnitasCookingChannel glad you loved it. Thank you so much!😊
Can’t you keep them in the original container that you originally sewn them in?
If it is too crowded the plants will stay small. It is better to grow them individually and apart to have big bushy plants with healthy leaves. Thank you for getting in touch!
Hello, I started growing my basil seeds indoors in some direct but mostly indirect sunlight, because it was still cold and windy outside (NM). But now I am seeing all my seedlings are leggy. So now i am putting them out in the sun. How many hours do I put? Is there anything else I can do? I hope I have not ruined them 😔.
They are Ferry Morse, same as you showed in your video
You can put them in morning sunlight ~6hrs, and if it is too cold (below 50F), bring them inside at nights. Once it is time to prick them out or potting on, you can plant them a bit deeper and cover part of the leggy stem. After that, wait few weeks until they have developed leaves and then cut the tip off so they grow bushy. While you are waiting, I suggest to start a new batch and this time as soon as they pop up put them in filtered sunlight or 4-6 hrs of early morning sunlight. hope this helps and good luck!
@@TowardGarden thank you so much. I think i ll have to start a new batch.
Your video inspired me to buy soil and seeds to plant my own basil! But I'm a bit confused here 3:51 , does the tiny pots have holes in them for the plants to absorb the water, if not how do the plants absorb the water? And is there any alternative to those tiny pots, and is it completely necessary to change the pots 3 times? Sorry for so many questions it's my first time planting.
Glad to hear it. Yes they have holes. Every pot should have holes for drainage. It doesn't have to be same exact pot trays, you can use any small pots like 2" or 3" to separate the seedlings. Even small plastic cups will work too. Just make sure to add few holes at the bottom. Happy growing and thank you very much for your comment!
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If you are asking about the soil mix, you can check video at 5:15 min for the mix I used. Thank you for visiting!
Nice video. How long can the basil last?
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!
hi i'm new to gardening, wondering why not just start the seeds in the plugs? great video thank you :)
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!
Do I need to cover the top off with a plastic wrap to speed up germination?
It is optional. I usually don't, but it is up to you. Thanks for visiting.
Are herbs fertilized and what is best? Does straight homemade compost help?
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!
Extremely clear and helpful, thank you.
So glad you found it helpful. Thank you so much!😊
I followed this guide but my seeds grow VEEEERY VEEERY slow, what am I doing wrong? after two weeks I can barely see 5 little plants showing up. I keep the tray in a well lit area and sprinkle it with water daily.
Actually it is not that bad, the timeframes in the videos are just a guideline and not every time you will get the same results. Usually if it is cold they will be slow to germinate and grow. But 2 weeks for seedlings to pop up is very normal. Just give them time and when it gets warmer, they will grow to healthy plants in no time. Happy growing!
Hi, i live in Indonesia. A tropical country. I would like to ask should i follow your step by step in planting Basil or should i moisten my seeds first ? Thank you in advance
Hi. Basil seeds are easy to germinate and you don't need to moisten them first, just keep the soil moist. Thank you for watching from Indonesia and happy growing!
Thank you for this very informative video! Is it okay to leave the germinated seeds in the seed starting pot without transferring them twice to different pots?
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!
7:20 This step, topping them, makes the leaves grow bigger, right?
I haven't noticed an effect on the size of the leave but you will get more side shoots and more leaves. Thank you for visiting.
I love this video! I tried last year and it was a flop. Did you start your basil indoors?
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!
COULD YOU PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT WHEN IT’S BEST TO PINCH AND HOW TO?
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!