Bolted Basil Propagation - Ask Extension
Hello! While I was on a trip, my cinnamon basil plant began blossoming. I cut them all off because I'll be using the leaves for cooking. Is there a wa...
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Bolted Basil Propagation #762334
Asked July 17, 2021, 10:34 PM EDT
Hello! While I was on a trip, my cinnamon basil plant began blossoming. I cut them all off because I'll be using the leaves for cooking. Is there a way to propagate the bolted cuttings?
Thank you!
Also, I love in Mount Shasta, CA. My county wasn't an option on the drop down menu
Aitkin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Basil can easily be propagated in water. Just pop it in a glass of water and it will root within a few days to a week and you can pot it up.
You can also just prune the flowers off and your basil will keep growing - some folks notice a flavor change after it begins flowering, but most aren't that sensitive to the minor change.
