Continue pinching back the branches (as you harvest the leaves), pinching off any flowers that start to form. To get the highest yield of tender and flavorful basil leaves, pinch back the tip of each branch, starting in early summer when the plants are just 6 inches tall.Basil is a good companion for tomatoes as it will tolerate being shaded as the tomato plant matures. Like most herbs, basil is not a heavy feeder, so there is no need to add any fertilizer to the soil around your plants. Basil prefers growing in a lightly moist, slightly acidic, well-drained loamy soil that contains lots of organic matter (like compost!).Even a cool, 50 degree night will slow down the plant's growth for some time afterward. Basil is a hot weather plant and is very susceptible to frost damage. ![]()
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