How to Successfully Grow Basil from Seed 🌱 I love growing my own basil and it’s one of my favourite companions to plant in the garden alongside my tomatoes, however it can be a tricky to grow from seed and overwatering is a common mistake. 💦🌱😓 A mature Basil plant needs plenty of water, but as a seedling it does not and they can easily be overwatered causing issues like edema. Basil seeds are very small and air is a vital component to the seedlings early development. So I use a good open str