Where to Cut Basil to Regrow?

You want to cut central stems back to a lower set of leaves where two tiny leaf buds emerge from the leaf axil. They're pretty easy to spot. Once you decide where you're going to trim, cut the main stem about a quarter inch above the leaf buds.

Where do you cut basil for regrowth?

Once you decide where you're going to trim, cut the main stem about a quarter inch above the leaf buds. You can remove just a few stems to flavor your dinner or cut the plant back by a third to gather enough basil to make pesto or to preserve.

Does basil regrow when cut?

Basil is magic - where you cut one stem off, two new ones will grow back in place (if you don't cut off too much, of course).