How to Propagate sweet basil?
Sweet basil thrives when propagated through cuttings, as it ensures the new plants inherit the parent's desirable traits. For successful propagation, one should select healthy, non-flowering shoots and make a clean cut just below a node. It's important to strip the lower leaves and place the stem in either water or a moist, well-draining soil mixture. Rooting hormone can enhance root development, though sweet basil typically roots well without it. Once roots establish, transplant the young sweet basil to individual pots, maintaining adequate moisture and indirect light to foster growth.