5 Basil Harvesting Mistakes That Could Be Hurting Your Plant—Here’s How to Fix Them
Harvesting basil the right way will help your plant keep productive all summer long.
Published on August 3, 2025
Credit: Robert Brinson
Key Takeaways
• Harvesting from the top instead of the bottom of the basil plant will encourage bushier growth.• Timing matters—don't harvest too early or too late.•...
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