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title: "Why my basil has this little yellow dots on the leaves? I’m a…"
description: "Why my basil has this little yellow dots on the leaves? I’m a beginner plant parent. I got it from my friend several weeks ago. It’s on my southwest facing…"
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# Why my basil has this little yellow dots on the leaves? I’m a…

_Opslået af Zzz den 2024-06-18_

Why my basil has this little yellow dots on the leaves? I’m a beginner plant parent. I got it from my friend several weeks ago. It’s on my southwest facing patio with direct sunlight. I live in Northern California. I water once a day in the morning and remove the excessive water.  
Thank you for your help.

![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8zlpemv5AZRs_0HP4H6dsSa9nZi7IFU1g1CHMQ6z-NU/YJvjgUHdQl2qCjzr6MspCw.webp?size=large)

## 7 kommentarer

### Succulent❤️Mama kommenterede den 2024-06-18

Have you fertilized? This works great for food plants.

![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/y_krRxbnOnIl47_tU3sBzisysToGsAt6Bpht3PD4Szw/F6pUy-PJSf2YdaCoFDtmIA.webp?size=large)

#### Zzz svarede den 2024-06-18

Oh yeah I fertilized with this fertilizer but I only fertilized twice since I got them. Would it help if I fertilize more often?

![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8zlpemv5AZRs_0HP4H6dsSa9nZi7IFU1g1CHMQ6z-NU/593vB8xuSJm2ATb-5dJRLw.webp?size=large)

### Succulent❤️Mama kommenterede den 2024-06-19

You’ll have to see how often Planta says to fertilize basil. I haven’t grown it in a couple years. I have found that the slow release fertilizer granules works really well for my food plants since they get fertilized a little every time I water.

#### Zzz svarede den 2024-06-19

I see. Sounds like I might fertilized it too early coz my planta hasn’t asked me to fertilize it yet. 😅 thank you so much for the chat Succulent ❤️ Mama

#### Succulent❤️Mama svarede den 2024-06-19

I checked and it says every 8th day in June, so you are good.😊 I wonder if fertilizer reminders are a premium feature?🤔 I forget which ones are. I guess that’s another reason I like the slow release granules. I don’t have to remember to fertilize them regularly, just add it sometimes. I have ADHD and 4 kids so I absolutely will forget.😅

![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/y_krRxbnOnIl47_tU3sBzisysToGsAt6Bpht3PD4Szw/-4zoPL4PT0ePO7mWMNOr3w.webp?size=large)

#### Zzz svarede den 2024-06-19

That’s smart! I’ll get slow release granules and will happily not to worry about it. Thanks for checking ❤️

#### Succulent❤️Mama svarede den 2024-06-19

You are very welcome 😊 Glad I could help!❤️

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