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title: "My basil was doing so well but I’ve noticed lately the leaves are a…"
description: "My basil was doing so well but I’ve noticed lately the leaves are a bit droopy and now some of them are browning along the edges. I’ve been very careful with…"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Jennifer"
published: "2023-10-20T19:38:38.185Z"
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# My basil was doing so well but I’ve noticed lately the leaves are a…

_Posted by Jennifer on 2023-10-20_

My basil was doing so well but I’ve noticed lately the leaves are a bit droopy and now some of them are browning along the edges. I’ve been very careful with watering and have rocks at the bottom plus a pot that drains.

Any ideas what is causing this?

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