Basil hates wind and weather and is quite susceptible to fungal diseases so don't try to grow it in garden soil, use a soilless mix in a pot instead. I have the best luck in the shelter of my greenhouse. try it in sun, out of any wind or rain and water it from the bottom. I grow it in hanging baskets and find it does best for me. ordinary sweet basil is the easiest to grow. keep trying, it's worth it
you can cut it back after a say 3 sets of leaves and it will send out side shoots to make a bushier plant
KarenO
Last edited by KarenO; May 15, 2014 at 04:09 PM.
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