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How to prune basil for a bigger harvest

Grab your snips and learn how to prune basil to delay flowering and encourage more flavorful leaves to grow.
Basil is beloved by gardeners and chefs because it's easy to grow, has a distinctive flavor, and can thrive both indoors and ...
Basil gets tall and leggy from low light, lack of pruning, or overfertilizing. Signs include sparse leaves, excess flowers, and short stems from overharvesting. Revive it with proper care, pruning, ...