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Allie Lazar's avatar

I’m a serial basil plant killer, let’s see how this turns out!

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Aoife Scannell's avatar

Going to finally start my own basil journey. Probably Easter Tuesday. Thank you for the inspiration!

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hermannkm's avatar

I will start following your advice tomorrow! 🙏

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Leanne Kilroy's avatar

Wonderful! The beginning can be tricky but then they really thrive!

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Yasmin Chopin's avatar

Fabulous! Thanks Leanne. I'm here for it.

Basil growers unite!

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Natalie Coates's avatar

Ahhhh finally! I might be able to do this! Made me laugh at the end as well! Thank you xx

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Debbie flint's avatar

Water from the bottom and keep it warm, who knew! I have systematically killed every single basil plant I have had and now I know why - watering it from the top. A major Doh! X

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Lucy Prior ~ Budgetarian's avatar

Aha! It’s the watering what does it 💦 ruddy marvellous thanks a basil bunch

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Sally Tattersall's avatar

We adore basil and use it regularly in cooking.

I bought a supermarket plant about a week ago and it’s started growing very quickly. I’ve potted it up today into a large terracotta pot. It looks very healthy so can’t wait to see how well it does!

Thanks for the advice x

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Leanne Kilroy's avatar

My absolute pleasure!!

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Natalie's avatar

I bought a supermarket basil on Easter weekend & was looking for exactly what you have written here. Thank you!

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Leanne Kilroy's avatar

Amazing! Let me know how you get on with it!

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Natalie's avatar

It’s already looking better since I put water under the plant!

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Leanne Kilroy's avatar

👏 incredible!

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Jane's avatar

My basil plants are arriving with my food shop this morning - any tips to keep my son from decimating them while they grow 😂thankyou so much for the guide 💚💚💚💚

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Leanne Kilroy's avatar

Hide them 🤣

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Jane's avatar

😂😂😂😂

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Beth Hagan's avatar

Every year I try I’m giving this a go 🍃

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Amy Gingery's avatar

Thank you for compiling this wonderful guide! I adore basil. I just moved to a smaller apartment and am now going to try your tricks.🌿

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Leanne Kilroy's avatar

Good luck!! Let me know if you have any questions!

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Yasmine's avatar

This was such a great guide! I wasn't going to bother growing anything in my little apartment this, but you've inspired me! Do you think this would work with supermarket herbs in general? Like sage and rosemary?

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Leanne Kilroy's avatar

Yay!! It works with parsley, too! The others are trickier indoors in my experience. Rosemary and thyme like drought.

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Susan Baldwin's avatar

Starting today!!! 👍🏻😍

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Benthall Adventures's avatar

This is a game changer. I travel full time and ❤️ my traveling basil. I’m sure else appreciates your “fill the saucer” advice. Merci!

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Jenn Sharp's avatar

I am trying this. I’ve had success with outside basil (sometimes!) but inside never! Thanks Leanne!

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