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Taking care of lemon basil

BenTheBeginnerBenTheBeginner Posts: 66
in Fruit & veg
Recently aquired some Lemon Basil from a friend, was in horribly wet soil so immediately transferred to good soil, it has been wilted ever since, trying to save it! Any tips? Cheers as always everyone 

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  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    How long has it been wilted?  Was it an inside plant that you suddenly put outside?  Are the leaves soft?  Maybe add a picture and we can help.
    Utah, USA.
  • BenTheBeginnerBenTheBeginner Posts: 66
    Blue Onion said:
    How long has it been wilted?  Was it an inside plant that you suddenly put outside?  Are the leaves soft?  Maybe add a picture and we can help.
    checked on it this morning and there is substantial leaf drop, wilted about 5 days, some of the top shoots look okay, big leafs soft
  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    It it looks like yellowing and leaf loss as a result of the over watering.  Let the soil dry out quite a bit between watering.  I stick my finger in the soil halfway between the plant and pot edge and feel for dampness an inch or two down, and water only as needed.  It looks okay otherwise, and should send up new growth from the side shoots.
    Utah, USA.
  • PlashingPlashing Posts: 328
    Basil doesn't like going to bed in a wet bed, I always water mine first thing in a morning and they grow very well. 
  • BenTheBeginnerBenTheBeginner Posts: 66
    Blue Onion said:
    It it looks like yellowing and leaf loss as a result of the over watering.  Let the soil dry out quite a bit between watering.  I stick my finger in the soil halfway between the plant and pot edge and feel for dampness an inch or two down, and water only as needed.  It looks okay otherwise, and should send up new growth from the side shoots.
    Yes that sounds about right, thankyou
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