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diseased basil


Question
I am growing basil from seed. It has been about three months and for the most part they are doing well. However, some of the mature leaves have started to crinkle up and turn a light tan color. I have checked for bugs. I can't find any. I suspect it is a disease but I am not sure. I am growing many other things in the greenhouse and everything is doing great. It is just the basil. I have pictures but I don't see a place to include them. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, K

Answer
Karen:
It could be a few things. Basil need 16 hours of sunlight. Fresh air circulating, bottom heat of 70 degrees or more until outdoor night temps are 70+. Water lightly weekly & fertilize with an organic liquid fish fertilizer from home depot/lowe's every 3 weeks. I hope this helps. Pull off diseased leaves.

Leroy

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