Planting Basil help!!?

Question

I've planted my basil plant a couple months back and they grew fine...now the stalks are VERY thin and the leaves droop down... i haven't overwatered them i think...because they turn yellow if you do that. I don't think i'm underwatering them either, but you never know! help!

Answer 1

Mine did the same thing in the beginning of the season.  I planted mine along side my tomatoes in large containers on my deck.  A few weeks ago I bought those Jobes fertilizer spikes for veggies and they look awesome now.  They doubled in size and no yellow leaves.

Answer 2

They have probably come t o the end of their time. you are still suppose to cut pieces off and use them. This will encourage new growth. Try drying them out for dried herbs.

Answer 3

You need to pinch off the tips of the stems to encourage bushier growth. Have they grown flowers on them? If so, they are probably spent- harvest the leaves for drying.

Answer 4

sounds like you need some fertilizer along with that water.

add liquid fertilizer to your water once a week and see if that makes a difference.

as for how often to water, use the finger test.  stick your index finger into the soil around the plant down to the second joint. (for most people that's about 2 inches. if the soil you feel is dry, then the plant needs water.