48+ Basil Stem Turning Brown. This is the normal progression and the plant will still produce fresh leaves for some time if cared for. This is the normal progression and the plant will still produce fresh leaves for some time if cared for.
If basil leaves are turning brown while being grown in a container, the pot may be too small.
Before you get stuck on the idea of drying your basil, i must warn you that basil is notorious for turning brown when dried. This is the normal progression and the plant will still produce fresh leaves for some time if cared for. Works in potting sheds, floral arrangements and as kitchen decor. Start worrying when both the stem and the my basil plant has the same wooden effect crawling up from its base.