Hi all! Can you help me diagnose my basil plant?

I just got one of those “grow your own” herb plants from the grocery so my expectations were pretty low, and it’s already done way better than expected.

I originally thought it was pollen from it flowering but I only had the one flower left after trimming and this stuff is everywhere. I’ve always grown basil outside and this time thought I’d try putting it in a window box (with cilantro and rosemary in case that matters) but I’ve not seen this before.

Is this something to worry about? If so what’s a good way to treat it?

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  • restingboredface@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
    12·
    3 days ago

    Thanks all! I’ll try (slightly) soapy water and see if that helps. I guess it’s good it’s indoors, not so many plants for it to hurt this way.

    • KitB@feddit.ukEnglish
      4·
      3 days ago

      You might also try basically any essential oil mildly diluted. I’ve had a lot of luck with lavender oil.

      (I think aphids are just tiny so they get engulfed in whatever you spray on them, essential oils are actually relatively nasty chemicals that just smell nice)