@reshgala__: The number 1 trick to growing a lush, bushy BASIL plant is to pinch off or cut off the top main stem, allowing side shoots to grow and branch out. Do this once your basil plant is at least 6-8 inches tall and has at least 4 sets of true leaves. You can repeat this process every few weeks to your side shoots as well to encourage them to branch out and delay flowering/ bolting. No more tall, leggy basil, and no more picking individual leaves, okay? #gardeningtips #basil #herbgarden #pruning #learntogrow