Basil with brown spots

Why do brown spots appear on basil?

Tan stains on the leaves of the basil plant can have different causes:

1. fungal infection, which occurs due to too humid weather
2. wet leaves by wrong Pour
3. Wrong fertilizing: Regarding the fertilizing care must be taken to ensure the right size. Though is regular Fertilize Recommended because of the high nutrient requirements of basil, but over-fertilization is possible.

How can I avoid the brown spots on basil?

The brown leaves on the basil can be caused by the proper care and choosing one suitable location be avoided.
In the Care to be noted:

1. Usually daily watering (especially in summer)
2. Water from below without getting the leaves wet
3. Avoid waterlogging
4. Regular fertilizing
5. Using a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil

The right one Location, to avoid brown leaves on the leaves should be sunny, dry and airy.

What can I do if there are brown spots on the basil?

If you spot brown spots on the basil leaves, it only helps leaves to harvest and thus remove all affected areas. In addition, the plant should be placed in a suitable place.
There is no way to remove or make the brown spots on the leaves disappear again through fertilization or similar measures.

Can basil with brown spots still be saved?

The brown leaves on basil are not a cause for great concern and in the vast majority of cases it can be Herb clusters by removing the affected leaves (even those with only very small spots are recognizable) be saved.
Leaves on the same plant without brown spots can be eaten fresh or dried become.

Can the spots also appear on home-grown basil?

The brown spots are also common on basil grown from seed, possible. However, they are more likely with basil pots from the supermarket, as these usually did not have enough time to grow into strong plants and are therefore more susceptible to damage.