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Basil Leaves falling off

GardennewbieGardennewbie Posts: 24
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Hi. My healthy looking basil plant just shed more than a third of it's leaves from me touching it. I give it nutrients and water regularly and indoor full spectrum. No visible browning, wilting etc. Anyone know why?
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Is this on mature plants or seedlings?

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  • GardennewbieGardennewbie Posts: 24
    Thanks for your response. It's a mature plant. Almost 2 feet tall.
  • GardennewbieGardennewbie Posts: 24
    pansyface said:
    Too cold at night?
    pansyface said:
    Too cold at night?
    Thanks. It's actually warm. 
  • GardennewbieGardennewbie Posts: 24
    pansyface said:
    Does it sit on a windowsill at night?

    Thanks. It actually sits on a table with full spectrum lights
  • GardennewbieGardennewbie Posts: 24
    pansyface said:
    Too wet?
    Hmm not really. It drinks up all the water in 12 hours. Thanks
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Has it flowered?
    Once they produce flowers they will start to die.
    They are annual plants

    If not, a photo may help us provide a better diagnosis

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    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • GardennewbieGardennewbie Posts: 24
    Thank you. My hubby said it flowered but I didn't see it flower. I did trim the roots because I noticed they were a light brown. Here is a picture of it now. It has been only about 6-7 months growing from seed.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited April 2021
    That’s its life over ... time to start the next generation. 🌱 

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  • GardennewbieGardennewbie Posts: 24
    Welp  :'(  Thank you.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited April 2021
    Gardennewbie said:
    Welp  :'(  Thank you.
    Nooooo!  It’s exciting ... that’s what growing things is about ... some plants only last one growing season ... you’ve done well to keep that one going for so long 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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