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Basil is one of my favorite herbs, and it has benefits in both my garden and kitchen. Apart from its sweet aroma and bright green foliage, which add fragrance and a pleasant aesthetic to my garden, it’s a natural insect repellent and a wonderful culinary herb.But this popular plant, which has multiple uses, can be temperamental to grow if you don’t get the conditions just right. Rather than a thriving plant with flourishing leaves, it can become lackluster, with limp, drooping leaves.Whatever you do, don’t give up and discard your basil because it’s very likely its drooping leaves can be fixed.Here are seven reasons why your basil might be drooping and how to bring it back to full health.1. Underwatering
(Image credit: Shutterstock)The main cause of a wilting basil is underwatering. Basil leaves droop when the plant is trying to conserve water. You can test the soil's moisture level with a plant moisture meter, or simply place a finger into the soil, if it comes out dry, your basil is calling out for a drink.2. OverwateringOverly wet, soggy soil suffocates the plant’s roots, preventing them from accessing the oxygen they need. If overwatering is the issue, you might also notice that the leaves turn yellow. The best way to save your basil is to hold back from watering for a week, and then testing the moisture level of the soil.3. Disease
