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Allie, a blogger who calls herself a basil enthusiast, shared a TikTok video revealing her secret to keeping lush basil plants thriving all year.
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Unlock Your Basil's Full Potential: The Simple Secret to Endless Harvests
A popular online gardening enthusiast, Allie, known as 'Allie | Coastal New England,' has recently shared a crucial tip for home gardeners looking to maximize their basil harvest. In a video uploaded on August 11, 2025, Allie addressed a common mistake, stating, 'None of you know how to harvest basil at all. You are literally cutting your basil in a way that will not create growth.' According to Allie, improper trimming can effectively kill the plant's potential for further growth. She demonstrated the correct method, advising viewers to identify the 'Y' shape formed by two small leaves on the basil stem. 'Whenever you see two on one on either side, this is right here where you wanna cut, like right above here,' she explained. She showed how to make the cut just above these two leaves, ensuring that the remaining stem retains the growth points necessary for new shoots to emerge. By adopting this technique, Allie asserts that gardeners can encourage their basil plants to spread and grow more vigorously. Her own thriving basil plants, showcased in the video, serve as a testament to the effectiveness of her method, positioning her as a 'basil goddess' among her followers.
