No more yellow leaves at the base of my basil: ever since I water it twice a week and add this to the can, it hasn’t lost a single one
Yellowing basil leaves at the base don’t have to be permanent. A strict twice-weekly watering schedule combined with a monthly Epsom salt supplement addresses the two root causes: inconsistent moisture and magnesium deficiency. Learn the science behind why older leaves yellow first and how to keep your basil thriving.