Are you harvesting your basil correctly? Here are some essential tips to help you get the most out of your basil plants: Proper Basil Harvesting: Don’t Pull Off the Leaves: Look for a side branch and harvest just above it. Why This Method Works: By cutting above a side branch, you encourage two new side branches to emerge and grow. This results in double the basil you started with! Dealing with Excess Basil: Harvested Too Much?: Remove some leaves from your cutting (so your small plant doesn’t h

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