Basil leaves are scarred and wrinkled

Question

My indoor basil plant has developed some scarring and has some pretty deformed leaves. Could it be due to the caterpillar that chewed up quite a few leaves a few weeks ago, or is something else the matter? The undersides of the leaves look healthy.

Answer 1

These plants may be getting too much heat from the window. I would try moving them to a shaded spot and allow a couple hour of sunlight a day. When leaves turn under, it's usually a sign of heat stress. Even though the plant may be getting ample moisture it's still suffering some heat shock I think.