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title: "Hii everybody! It’s actually my first time posting here, so I’m a bit…"
description: "Hii everybody! It’s actually my first time posting here, so I’m a bit nervous! Anyways, I have this basil plant (it’s not in my Planta thing) that I’ve had for…"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Joann"
published: "2026-06-15T09:46:07.943983Z"
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# Hii everybody! It’s actually my first time posting here, so I’m a bit…

_Posted by Joann on 2026-06-15_

Hii everybody! It’s actually my first time posting here, so I’m a bit nervous!

Anyways, I have this basil plant (it’s not in my Planta thing) that I’ve had for ~2 months. I’ve been watering it nearly every day (unless I forget!) and it’s been pretty healthy.  
There’s just one thing- one by one, my basil stalks keep dying. I’m pretty sure it’s not a watering problem, but I’m concerned a little. 🙁  
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!!

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## 4 comments

### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 commented on 2026-06-15

Welcome!! 💚 Do you open the curtains in the daytime hours? They need hours of full sun, so if not that might be the issue.

#### Joann replied on 2026-06-16

Thanks! And no, usually I don’t. I was thinking that it may be lighting issues as I’m going into Winter at this moment. Would grow lights be helpful?

### Amy commented on 2026-06-17

They like really bright light. Also be careful of overwatering

### R Plant lover commented on 2026-07-08

It needs good light during daytime hours, if there's no sun some grow lights might help

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