Paul M. Cook wrote:
"Bob F" wrote in message
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Paul M. Cook wrote:
Planted 3 bunches of basil 22 days ago. In the last 48 hours I have
lost one bunch and another has started to die. What appears to
happen is that the roots die and I see about an inch of the plant
stem at the base turn brown and woody. It happens very quickly. What
could be the cause of this?
It is still too early here in Seattle to plant basil. Basil always does
this to me if I plant it before late May or June. If it isn't continuously
warm where you are, you may be having similar problems.

Hmmm, cold nights perhaps? It's been around low 50s at night. Days have
been 78-82.

Paul


I can't imagine lower fifties would kill them, so I don't think that's
it. They do like slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5 to 6.5), but the bagged
stuff you're using shouldn't be far off that, also bagged stuff is
usually sterilized, which would preclude Verticillium wilt. I wish I
had a clue for you, but all the bases seem to have been covered. Oh, and
between what's in the soil mix, and you adding some MG, lay off the
fertilizer for at least a month now.

Tony