What is the best way to grow basil because mine keeps wilting?
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Full sun, not too much water, well drained soil, pinch the tops to make the plant nice and bushy, and always clip the flowers to prevent the plant from going to seed. If you have the plant in a pot, try replanting it outside or in a much bigger pot. Basil plant roots like to have lots of room. Check for soil fungus while you're at it. If you find any (white or greenish film on soil and lots of gnats in soil), water the plant with a mixture of 7 up and very dilluted bleach water. No, I'm not kidding. It works and will not damage the plant.
Are you growing it in a pot? I prefer to put it in the ground so that the roots can spread out and find water. That plants also get bigger. If you can't plant it outside water is a little everyday.
may be too much water or not proper drainage or too much direct light
Basil needs and thrives in bright sunshine. Dont overwater and keep it well drained and in full sun.
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