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9 Herbs That Need Pruning To Thrive (And The Best Times To Do It) - House Digest
Pruning your herbs can be essential for them to do well. From basil and rosemary, to cilantro and comfrey, here's how and when to trim them so they'l…
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Keep Your Basil Flavorful: Essential Tips to Prevent Bolting
Gardening enthusiasts often face the challenge of basil plants 'bolting,' a natural process where the herb begins to flower and produce seeds, leading to a decline in leaf flavor and production. Experts advise that this phenomenon, typically triggered by warm temperatures, can be managed with simple pruning techniques. According to gardening tips shared by 'PlantingWithE,' a home garden enthusiast, the key to maintaining a bushy, flavorful basil plant is to 'snip off those flower buds fast.' This action redirects the plant's energy from seed production back into growing more leaves, ensuring a continuous harvest. To further prevent bolting, gardeners are encouraged to 'harvest often' and 'give afternoon shade.' Regular harvesting stimulates new growth, while providing shade during the hottest parts of the day can help mitigate the heat stress that often initiates the bolting process. By following these straightforward tips, home gardeners can extend their basil harvest throughout the growing season.
