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title: "Hi everyone I just started growing basil and they keep drooping. I…"
description: "Hi everyone I just started growing basil and they keep drooping. I water them and everything I’m thinking I need to freshen them by taking out the small wilted…"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Lavender"
published: "2023-08-03T14:45:03.983Z"
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# Hi everyone I just started growing basil and they keep drooping. I…

_Posted by Lavender on 2023-08-03_

Hi everyone I just started growing basil and they keep drooping. I water them and everything I’m thinking I need to freshen them by taking out the small wilted ones. Any help will be great!

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## 5 comments

### jedijae commented on 2023-08-03

I have basil as well. While they aren’t drooping, they are wrinkly a bit. I cut them off though and use it. It’s sprouting new leaves and good for promoting growth. Why not start cutting them and using it? It might help!

#### Lavender replied on 2023-08-03

Thank you I definitely will I wasn’t sure when to start cutting them ☺️

### Elle Woods commented on 2023-08-03

When mine get droopy it’s either water or too hot. Keep in mind with the heat it can make the soil dry out quicker

#### Lavender replied on 2023-08-03

I’ve noticed I had to water it more often! I was thinking of adding more soil and seeing if watering more will help

### Elle Woods commented on 2023-08-03

If it is drying out quicker it may be time for a repot 🤗

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