OH my goodness, so glad I found this channel! I am literally obsessed, spending my morning taking notes and getting waaay to excited! Thank you thank you thank you!

Its unreal how fast basil germinates and grows if given enough heat. I haven't even found light to really be an issue. Its like microgreens. Any south facing window is perfectly fine. Just be careful of some leaves that actually touch the window...they could get "cold burn". Other than that, indoor basil simply rules. I'd eat desserts made out of basil, LOL!

I’ve literally never been able to grow basil indoors, and this video explained every issue I’ve had. Although my house doesn’t have any south facing windows, I have a pretty strong grow light so I can finally germinate basil properly. :)

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

6 ай бұрын

You got this! Let's make the next attempt the best one yet!

Good video, the only thing I’d include is when & how to prune it as we don’t want the basil going to seed! I usually start pruning @ 8”, only one stem/leaf section down. Then it will usually create 2 more stems & leaves for each topping off. As it grows more sections up I do this every few sections to prevent the plants from wasting energy going to seed & not growing the leaves we want. Plants going to seed also taste bitter. 👍

Thanks for the tips. I hadn't heard about heating the soil before.

Thanks for sharing 🌈 Just received a gift of grow your own lemon basil today🌻

I like your 6X6 pots. So simple yet so effective

really helped my kid find something to do thanks!

Oh yeah, thanks for such prompt response!

Excellent video, exactly the information I was looking for. Count me in as a new subscriber, thank you!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Anne! Really appreciate the support! :)

Beautiful

wow. loved it. thanks for sharing.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Fahimeh, thanks for watching! :-)

you are so so so helpful, thank you so much

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers em, thanks for watching! :-)

I planted my basil and avocado seed indoors without heat. And they're growing just well.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. It all depends on how warm you keep your house. These are tropical plants and are designed to grow using specific degree days.

Thanks so much for the tip👍🐓🦇🌻

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

No problem Bill! We're Basil nuts over here!

Although the temperature is not that much bad in Malta but the problem is here in my country electricity is expensive . So i wait for coming summer . They do die in winter in-fact i do have one right now but it is already start to wilting . My idea is that i collect basil during season and put it in jar full of oil . This my mother had taught me and it does work a lot even mint and even eggplants and olives . Oil is a natural preservative . Thanks for sharing

Great video ❤

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

great tip about warming the soil!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, too many failed or poor results. Once you heat up that soil, the germination rates go through the roof. Especially for tropical stuff like Basil. Peppers too... Always pre heat that soil. Tomatoes are pretty hardy, so it generally doesn't affect them.

@OakKnobFarm

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Awesome! I'll do that with my peppers too and see what happens

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

@@OakKnobFarm millions and millions of ppl peppers is what's going to happen!

Hello, what kind of grow lights do you use for indoor plants? Nice video..

Love your videos...super info and presentation! Also really appreciate the reuse of plastic containers for indoor herb farming! Rock On!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kathaa! Hope your garden is rocking this year!

@KBSss

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Yes..so happy w a terrace garden that boasts chillies, curry leaves, mint, carrom plant and Indian basil. Trying out tomatoes and potatoes too! Fingers crossed and months to go 😀

@paulamulligan3964

2 жыл бұрын

What size containers are these? I didn't realise I could grow so many basil plants so close together 😊

THANKS.! Yeah I was thinking I might start tomatoes etc. too!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely Eagle Light! Get those tomatoes, pepper, cucumbers, and eggplants going! :)

Thanks for your information but be glad if you kindly guide about Avocado planting,please. If you have time

If you're just starting out gardening in 2020, this inexpensive set of tools from Amazon can get you and your Basil up and running this spring! I know there is a fevered and renewed interest in gardening and many of you are seasoned vets. But remember that there's a whole population out there that hasn't gardened before. Let's help them out and encourage as much as possible! Affiliate links below: Amazon USA: amzn.to/2xXLfbG Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aoN1AN Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2XrQA5A The 10x20 nursery trays are a gardener's NECESSITY. Use the Amazon Afilliate links below to find the right ones! Amazon USA: amzn.to/2JFB4uM Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2wQCeBd Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2xepyEi

Those basil leaves are so tiny and cute

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

And tasty!!

funny that i planted basil today, so now i put them on the heat pad, i will check the progress this weekend,

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Best of luck Judi!

Tysm!!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Thankyou. I had 2 weeks of basil coming up and I wondered when I could move it.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, thanks for watching. Where did you want to move the Basil to?

@kevinmcdonald801

3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to move it from under the lights to somewhere else. The cost of hydro in Ontario is crazy so a south facing window is much better

Hi there :) I’m a total beginner at gardening and I love aromatic herbs. I already managed to grow some mint from a store bought bunch and today I’d like to try basil from seeds. I have questions lol - can i germinate the seeds in a plastic container with a wet paper towel to then transfer the seedlings to a tray? I tried this for my iceberg lettuce. - I already live in a tropical region (Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean) is heating necessary or can I just put the container where it’s nice and sunny? I live your channel and the way you explain things so precisely and effectively :) thank you for creating great content

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sarolia, thanks for stopping by! I don't think you need extra heat if you're already in a tropical area. My thoughts are to not germinate then transfer.....the seedlings are small and delicate, not like tomatoes and peppers. I would germinate in the soil/container that you plan to grow them in. Best of luck!

@saroliaada6883

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you 🙏🏽 I’ll try that

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

@@saroliaada6883 Best of luck Sarolia..you got this!

@Servant Lee sure, what is your question?

@gelo4913

3 жыл бұрын

The Ripe Tomato Farms My basil plant is dying coz it I did’nt really take care of it. There’s already flower and brown stem can be shown, it grows to 2-3 ft already. What will I do to have a new one or is it worth saving?Thanks

Winter can be a perfect time to try growing Basil from cuttings as well. Faster then seeds, and once established, free! Check out this video on Basil Cuttings!: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWygsc2An7e-k84.html

I just moved my rooted cuttings... out to my new grow light mini green house... so i can restart seeds inside again. I am now spoiled on fresh basil... ty for enabling my addiction. LOL btw: my strawberries are still blooming and fruiting down here in San Diego right now? IKR? I may be booting the tomatoes and peppers out soon... lol .

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

Omg.... Luckyyyy! Ha ha I love that you're doing Basil cuttings AND Basil seeds... Lol!

Is it okay when i move my seedlings to new jars that i put 2-3 into same jar? My jars are maybe 15cm wide. Do i have to put only one in one jar or whaat

I started my basil plant outdoors and it's growing slowly but surely. If I decide that I rather grow it indoors in a window, will that shock the plant and cause damage?

Great tips - thanks! Every time I grow it though, it gets covered in greenfly. Any tips to avoid this? Thanks.

@fultonjohnsonaton5096

2 жыл бұрын

Spritz/spray with some diluted soapy water water. Or a sponge with all the sopay bubbles foam, directly on affected areas. Then rinse off a min later . The soapiness/bubbles/foam will dissolve the greenfly from the outside in. Their skin is water based and cant handle the soap. As a buddhist i dont condone this but as a gardener i kind of do.🤔

basil can also be used for indoor bonsais.

but i love your channel thx

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gazelle! That's super nice to hear! :-)

Jeff, don't know if you will see this, I Have had my indoor basil and other plants as well dehydrating with ro water, am watering enough. I tried miracle grow plant food thinking , not enough nutrients. Still shrinking by the day! 😶😐 What must this be doing to my body if plants can't stand this stuff? Any ideas?

I m in gulf country so my temperature is reach up to 50 in summer so how can i grow indoor basil plant

Great video I’m starting off growing basil now in quarantine! One question though, how often do you water your basil plants?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Hector....as little as possible. If you have good drainage, maybe once every 2 weeks indoors. No wind, less evaporation, much less transpiration...they just don't go through a lot of water indoors. Cheers, thanks for watching!

@cassiusjimmy658

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me

@skinnydee1886

2 жыл бұрын

@@cassiusjimmy658 It's very easy; you'll just have to learn, not to be dumb!

OK buddy! I seeded Thai basil into a yogurt tub and into peat pots and put them in my furnace room which is toasty warm until late April when we in Toronto turn off the heat. Let's see what comes up, eh?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Keep us updated!

It’s very hot where I live 100degrees in the Summer and my basil and cilantro look very sad and droopy. I am afraid of over watering. Should I bring them indoors? Please help. I’m a newbie

How do you heat the soil? Indoors

Around 4:15 when you are covering the seedlings with plastic, do you ever water? How often do you water during the germination period? Thanks!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Emilia.....zero times! The soil should be good and moist when you plant the seeds....with the plastic covering them, you shouldn't need to water again until well after germination. :-)

@tokyothrift

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Got it - and this is all happening under a heat lamp? What is the water poured in at 4:45? Thank you for all the help, your results look phenomenal.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

@@tokyothrift not necessarily a heat lamp... More a grow light. I probably water from below about 2 weeks after germination.

Hi! thank you for great video! Can we heat the solid in oven with a cup of water? If no, what do we need to buy to have a mechanism like you have?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

People do all the time Aybuke, but its not something I do. Ever. Soil to me is the lifeblood of the garden and sterilizing it does nothing but harm. Its more than a growing medium. My whole garden begins and ends with my soil!

@gemaklikcalmoil6008

2 жыл бұрын

I placed mine in front of the oven for a while. Three days later they were growing. I also put Yeo hand warmers under the pot for about 8 hrs.

Could you grow a blend of different types of basil in one container like that?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

No question you could. Herbs like Basil are so undemanding. A grower could mix purple and green genovese Basil in one pot and they would sell like hotcakes when sprouted! Cheers Frank!

What is your growing zone? I see snow!

I transfered all my outdoor basil inside. It was quite alot. Unfortunately there started to be so many tiny white flies building up. Weeks later the leaves got spots on them and now they are all dead. Any tips? Temp was good and I used grow lights. Thanks for sharing

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Dang, sorry to hear that. Could be the white-fly that took them down, could be the environmental change from outside to inside that did it, or a combination. What did they look like when they died? Did they go yellow/brown and dry up? Or did they darken, but stay green and wilt?

@crossing3790

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms darken green wilt Thanks for your reply. May give it another go from seed indoors

I was told Basil thrives on tons of water. I water it fairly regularly while also getting the most sunlight. The stems for some reason start to brown and harden and the leaves wilt or turn brown like they’re getting burnt. Aphids have been an issue but I regularly pick through my little basil plants to keep them away. Does Basil need a specific pot? And does it really need a specific kind of soil? It’s apparently an easy herb to grow but I struggle keeping them alive.

@JM.TheComposer

Жыл бұрын

Stems turning brown and dying sounds like a fungal issue. Maybe you are overwatering. Make sure you bottom-water to reduce this kind of thing.

Hello just to clarify I have a basil plant who is 3 months old now and I live in London so that means I need to replant them in indoors pot? They are outside with no shelters and the temperature will drop soon.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Angela, Basil is also not really a perennial. Even in warmer climates it will often go dormant or go to seed. If you want to keep it going, take some cuttings and restart new plants indoors.

When do you subdivide into individual pots?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

For these guys, I don't. Because Basil germinates and grows sooooo easily, I just don't bother doing them in speed trays and then transplanting. Simply germinate them in the same pots you want to grow them in! Especially if this is just for home purposes...

10+

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

:-)

So is heat more important than light? And how much light should it get in the summer, I live in Florida so direct light scorches the leaves on my plant

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

Жыл бұрын

Hey Seth, not really. Basil is mediterranean, but room temps are just fine.

@sethwynn9512

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thankyou I think I will just keep it on my porch away from the bugs. Is basil better in the direct sunlight or morning sun afternoon shade?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

Жыл бұрын

@@sethwynn9512 it does like light, but lately I've been growing mine in a lot more shade and diffused light and the leaves are just getting massive. So definitely experiment!

@sethwynn9512

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ok thank you, that’s why I asked, because I’ve heard that the plant really likes sun for pure growth but the shade will make the leaves look like they are on roids lol

My basil plants keep dying I have them in my sun room. They do well for a few weeks and then the stem goes limp and it starts to die. I have them planted in miracle grow soil, watering them 1-2 times every 2 weeks and It’s about 53F in my sun room.

@kimzachris5340

3 жыл бұрын

You may already have figured this out, but basil does better at higher temperatures than that, and depending on the type of basil it might be dying from cold damage. The optimal temperature for basil is 70-80F, with a night-time drop in temperature to about 65F. 50F is minimum temperature for a lot of basil types, meaning it can survive shorter periods of such temperatures, but will not thrive for long.

Hi, I can't see to find your tutorials on potting mixes. thanks, are there any title Soil or Potting mix?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dwayne, I have a couple, and will be doing an updated one this spring. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a32El5N8faWykaQ.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2xh0cahYMfYk6Q.html Cheers!

I tried to plant some seeds around month ago but nothing come out. One of them is Basel, if I bring it inside or covered the pots with plastic bags to keep them warm . Will it work? How can I save my plants please?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely Areej. While many of these plants tolerate some cooler days during their growth, for germination they often won't do anything until certain moisture and temperature thresholds are made. For sure bring them inside and heat them up (even heat....same temp day and night), and you'll see better results.

im 3 years late to the party but i want to grow basil for cooking and making my bedroom air quality better what should i be preparing? (plant pot, potting mix, spray bottle, and basil seeds, what else?)

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

9 ай бұрын

Light light light! :-). Or, just a sunny window.

@noobychoco454

9 ай бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms i do have a south-facing window, coincidentally so thats all i have to prepare right

ok but how often should I water?

Where can I learn about your heating set up?

@boomzisnobody

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video ❤️

Do I plant holy basil (Tulsi)in same way?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

I would definitely space out Holy Basil more. It can grow into quite a large shrub, so I don't think packing the seeds that tightly together would be good! Space them out a bit more, or even start them singly in plug trays! Cheers.

I don't have a sun facing window. What grow light is best?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Teva, best bang for your buck are LED grow lights designed for indoor growing. Mars Hydro or Atreum or Spyder seem to all be good.

@sparklegirl1111

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you for quick response. I love your videos and mourn not getting to make pesto in the winter so this is a big help along with your video about making new plants from basil cuttings.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

@@sparklegirl1111 thanks for watching! Basil in the winter is a must. Once you get it germinated and growing, Basil is really undemanding...

how many times do you water them?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Natalie, I water my Basil once every two weeks or so...maybe twice a month. Don't over water!

How do you preheat your soil?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eagle. I simply put the contained soil on a heat mat, bring it indoors, use warm water to pre soak... Many different ways. Remember, this is only for either pure tropical plants or if it's freezing outside and that's where you store your soil. Just one way to reduce both transplant shock and increase germination rates. Cheers!

What do you feed the basil? Fish emulsion

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alexandra, I'll usually feed a seaweed extract or a weed/compost/worm tea. I also fortify the potting soil with Rock Dust.

Hey. I'm a beginner and I'm growing this in India (hot and dry). The temp. is aprox 25-30C where I live so I water the seeds and sprouts a little every alternate day. But a lot of times it has happened that the seeds germinate but then die out over the next few days. Do you have any idea why this might be? I would really love to get it right.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Over watering. No plant needs water every 2nd day.....you're drowning them.

@gazaljain1671

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I've just put in new seeds. I'll see how it goes this time. Will make sure not to drown them... :|

Does the seedlings need thined out? I used jiffy pellets

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely. I no longer plant Basil like this kirkland. Instead, I grow them singly and prune for more bushiness as an adult plant. If growing like a blanket though, you can thin as you harvest! :-)

@kirklanddavis

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ok thank you. Companion planting with my tomatoes first time this year.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

Жыл бұрын

@@kirklanddavis the basil with the tomatoes? Excellent combo! Best of luck!

@kirklanddavis

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms yes. With some marigolds as well for pollinators.

How much water & fertilizer do this basil need?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Moist but not wet Joss, and a moderate amount of fertilizer, especially if you harvest a lot.

......I heard Vancouver island wash it with a snowstorm! I purchased on line a grow light from Lee Valley....I think it costs $250 for a 12 inch by 24 inch....LED lights coming with......I was going to Drive to the wee rural alberta village to pick it up today at post office.....do you think this is “overkill”? Is there a better way? .

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

100% awesome... But also 100% overkill for herbs. Indirect light from a window is usually enough for herbs. Still though, that light will open up the possibilities for other indoor veggies! Could be very very good!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

$250 seems expensive... Must be quite a powerful one. Any idea of the lumens or wattage? You'd options to grow indoors with that one could be quite expansive!

@eaglelight108

4 жыл бұрын

www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/garden/planting/grow-lights/76228-led-grow-light-kits It’s this one...but the bigger size....

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

4 жыл бұрын

@@eaglelight108 Ahhhhh cool! So like a little herb garden kit! Very nice. Good for microgreens too man. You should try those as well....10-12 day crops! Unlimited potential Eagle Light! :-)

@eaglelight108

4 жыл бұрын

The Ripe Tomato Farms ....oh that’s great, because I picked it up in mail yesterday! When you say “micro greens” are you thinking like lettuces, mustards, spinach es etc? What else is a “micro green”? Do you have a suggestion for best place to purchase micro green seeds and other vegetable seed? Like maybe west Coast seeds? I also know about Richters Herbs in Ontario. Are there other really cool ones I have not heard about?

Hi do I water the ginger pulp

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Basil or Ginger?

bologna never worked for me. i am using a grow light now

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

9 ай бұрын

All plants grow better with more light at a wider spectrum

How so often do you water them?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the size of the pot. Larger pots, once a month....smaller pots, more often.

Fantastic content. Thank you (random observation but the way you complete your sentences with an upward inflection... I keep thinking you are uncertain and asking me a question 😅)

No south facing windows :(

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Dang, might have to go supplemental light...at least early on to get it established.

Did you cover with wax paper?

@OrangeXb

3 жыл бұрын

4:42

Basil inside seems like the hardest thing in the world to grow. Every time I try to the leaves becomes discolored and the plant doesn’t grow. Eventually it starts looking so bad I just throw it out.

@elizabethhill8781

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I might try growing from seed.

@noobmaster31

Жыл бұрын

What type of soil are you using? What temperature is your home? How much light does the plant get? How often do you water it? If you don't know how to handle those factors properly, the plant will wither and die ir discolor. Basil needs a lot of sunlight or a quality indoor grow lamp. It also needs a good amount of moisture but not too much or you're going to cause mold to kill the plant. Watering it once per day or every two days in well draining soil should more than suffice. You basically just don't want the soil to dry out. So water it just before it does. Once you get the hang of how much water you need, then it should be smooth sailing.

Please, please, please use metric system 🙏

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

I normally do

Info on how to take care of and water/feed? etc is what I needed so this video wasn't too helpful.

What about watering? Isn’t that kinda important

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Less important than you think. 90% of people over water... And it's the one parameter that changes based on variables I have no way of predicting. Ambient air temperature, air circulation, transpiration rates, soil permeability, absorption, and evaporation rates.... All things that are different in everyone's setup.... Which is why hardly anyone suggests a watering schedule.

I think love is required to grow anything.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

And patience! :-)

Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, ~1. Corinthians 15:1-4 God bless you!

Every sentence? Is a question?

So funny -- you pronounce herbs like `herbs' -- should be with a silent `H', so `erbs' lol

Did he just say hhhherbs... lol

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

Forever and always... When I get my British citizenship, then I'll stop pronouncing the H!

Uhh its pronounced herb not herb

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 ай бұрын

Are you sure it isn't herb?

I couldn't watch once you said "Herbs."

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't read after you said your couldn't watch....

@Laura-wm9uh

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Love that response! Why are people so mean?

Man I hate upspeak. It just sounds like the cadence of the wrong. You're probably a great gardener. I just can't trust you cuz of your little kid inflection.