How to Harvest Basil for Endless Summer Growth

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How to Harvest Basil for Endless Summer Growth

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The basil of summer is fresh basil; and to have fresh basil that's lush and productive with a great fragrance, it needs to be harvested strategically. Unfortunately, many gardeners will mow the plant down from time to time by picking out individual leaves, thus diverting the plant's energy. Once you learn correct pinching and know the growth pattern of a plant, you can encourage a plant to continue producing abundant, flavorful foliage throughout the season.