Comments on: Growing basil from cuttings to get more plants fast… and cheap!

By: Niki Jabbour

Thu, 15 May 2025 16:10:53 +0000

In reply to Denise.

Hi Denise, great question! I just place the stems in the container of water and leave them on the sill uncovered. Basil is quick to root and you should see roots in about 10-14 days. Hope that helps! 🙂
Niki

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By: Denise

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:47:51 +0000

Great article. Thank you. When you put the cut basil stems in water to propagate, should I cover the plastic container of water with the basil stem in it with a plastic bag and put on the windowsill? Or should I just put the container of water with the basil on the sill uncovered. Thank you for your help.

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By: George Lambert

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:55:00 +0000

Basil is well behaved when young then becomes problematic as matures with flowering and urge to be leggy. I have observed that cuttings inherit the age of their parents so bypass the normal honeymoon phase causing them to enter “old age” sooner than seedlings. I haven’t noticed that tendency with other tip cuttings of which I do many. It is not a reason to not root basil, just an unfortunate aspect.

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By: Robert Lee

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 02:57:14 +0000

I’m no expert but I have found that mint..can’t speak for basil will form new roots easily from cuttings but they don’t do well when you transfer them to potted soil. I read that if you make a ‘mush’ of potting soil and water, the cutting will still develop roots but when you transplant to a pot with straight soil, it’ll survive. I did try that and they’re right. It works. My 2 cent’s

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By: Niki Jabbour

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:24:22 +0000

In reply to Aug.

Hi Aug… I would recommend putting the just-potted cuttings in some shade for a few days to reduce stress. They don’t take long to perk up. Also don’t keep the soil too wet. Good luck! – Niki

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By: Aug

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:21:55 +0000

I used the water method and roots grew find, but after putting the plants in moist soil the plants seems to be wilting and dying. Any advice?

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By: Amber

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:57:57 +0000

In reply to Rhonda Olsen.

I was wondering too! How many clippings to use in a pot? What size pot did you use?

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By: Rhonda Olsen

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:23:02 +0000

I just replanted two shoots today. in new pots following your directions. How long do I leave the plastic over them?
Thank you in advance.
Rhonda

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By: Niki Jabbour

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:45:16 +0000

In reply to Anita.

Good question Anita! I have tried this but I have a lower rate of success in terms of rooting. It’s best to use young, immature shoots with no flowers. Good luck! 🙂 Niki

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By: Anita

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:39:31 +0000

Does it matter if you take the cuttings from a plant that has already bloomed?

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