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title: "Hey all!! Just bought a basil from the store! I am struggling to keep…"
description: "Hey all!! Just bought a basil from the store! I am struggling to keep it alive.. Is currently fighting in my balcony. If any one has some tips and tricks to…"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "la selvis"
published: "2025-02-09T16:46:02.707263Z"
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# Hey all!! Just bought a basil from the store! I am struggling to keep…

_Posted by la selvis on 2025-02-09_

Hey all!! Just bought a basil from the store! I am struggling to keep it alive.. Is currently fighting in my balcony.

If any one has some tips and tricks to keep her alive, id really appreciate jt!

Thank you all!!

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## 4 comments

### Greenthings commented on 2025-02-09

The browning on the leaves could be irregular watering or possibly fertilizer burn, too much sun during the hottest part of the day or too cool temps? I would cut back about a third of the foliage, be consistent with moisture (not soggy!) and check sun/temperature exposure. If it’s been over fertilized with a liquid fertilizer product, you may want to thoroughly saturate the plant allowing water to drain out to reduce the fertilizer concentration.  
Just some suggestions. 🌱

#### la selvis replied on 2025-02-12

thank you for the good advices!!! helps a lot!

### Dinh commented on 2025-02-11

Also should be separated, root bound.

#### la selvis replied on 2025-02-12

thank you!! yes i did that as well!!

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