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title: "My basil plants always die when they bloom. Any tip on how to avoid…"
description: "My basil plants always die when they bloom. Any tip on how to avoid this?"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Marco"
published: "2023-07-14T15:01:40.631Z"
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# My basil plants always die when they bloom. Any tip on how to avoid…

_Posted by Marco on 2023-07-14_

My basil plants always die when they bloom. Any tip on how to avoid this?

## 3 comments

### Catherine commented on 2023-07-14

I have been told through my herb club to cut the blossoms before they bloom. It will make the plant fuller

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-07-14

Pinch pinch pinch!

### Marco commented on 2023-07-14

Thanks for your reply, this is what I have been doing, but apparently it does not work well 😕

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