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Basil: problems & diagnosis

Ocimum basilicum

Basil is a tender annual herb that sulks fast in cold, wet or dark conditions. Most basil problems — wilting, yellowing, sudden collapse — trace to cold nights, overwatering, or a pot that stays too wet.

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