Basil Plant Wilting And Dying. You can cure a plant that’s. I've purchased at least 4 and every time they start dying within in a week.
Maybe it's because we don't get sunlight during the winter months but i'm not sure what to do to keep the plant alive. Depending on your herb, light pruning or hard pruning might be best. We did that and they seemed near their death after doing so.
The two most common causes of a basil plant dying are overwatering and underwatering.
I've purchased at least 4 and every time they start dying within in a week. Basil plants are annuals and so will only survive to complete one flowering cycle before dying so you will have to plant new seeds or buy another plant once this happens if you want a continuous supply. Everyone tells me how easily and low maintenance they are, but they still keep dying. Every time i go to the market, they always have those potted grown basil plants that you can take home and grow indoors.