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Virginia Gardening
leslie_c

harvesting basil

leslie_c
16 years ago

I have 2 basil plants in containers in my backyard. They are about 8 inches tall each. I wanted to ask if someone can tell me when and how I can start harvesting my plants? Should I pick leaves from the bottom of the plant or the top?

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