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Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Product Contains
Sr No. | Item name |
1 | Basil – Plant |
2 | Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
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Description
Basil, also called great basil, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae. Basil is native to tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia. It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide
Plant Specifications
Common Name | Basil |
Maximum Reachable Height | 12 to 24 inches |
Bloom Time | summer |
Difficulty Level | easy |
Planting And Care
- Water regularly – basil likes to stay moist and requires approximately 1 inch of water every week.
- Fertilize lightly –basil is a vigorous grower requiring very little to no fertilization.
- Pinch back leaves – pinch leaves from the tips of your basil as soon as the plant has two sets of true leaves.
Light Requirement
- Basil grows best with at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day.
- Part of knowing how to care for basil is watching the sun patterns in the location you are growing this aromatic herb.
- With proper sunlight, your plant will be big and beautiful for several months out of the year.
Soil
- Basil does its best in well-drained, moist soil with a neutral pH.
- I add a rich compost to the soil at the beginning of the season.
- Not much more soil amendment is necessary.
- In fact, if the soil is too rich, basil loses some of its flavor intensity.
Watering
- Water regularly – basil likes to stay moist and requires approximately 1 inch of water every week.
- Water deeply at least once a week to keep roots growing deep and the soil moist.
- Basil growing in containers will need more frequent watering.
Application of Fertilizer
- compost or rotted animal manure into the top 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20.5 cm.) at planting time.
- If you think the plants need a little extra help, you can use a very light application of a dry fertilizer once or twice during the growing season
Re-potting
- Fill the pot no more than half full of potting soil, slightly bringing it up the sides of the pot.
- Gently press the soil to help it stay in place, and then lightly, but thoroughly, moisten the soil with water.
- Before repotting any herb, it’s important to carefully prepare the plant’s root ball.
Basil Uses
Medicinal Use:
- Basil is used for stomach spasms, loss of appetite, intestinal gas, kidney conditions, fluid retention, head colds, warts, and worm infections.
- It is also used to treat snake and insect bites.
- Women sometimes use basil before and after childbirth to promote blood circulation, and also to start the flow of breast milk
Culinary Use:
- The most common use of basil is for cooking, such as in tomato sauce, pesto, or vinegars.
- But it also can be sprinkled over salads and sliced tomatoes, either whole or chopped.
- Actually, don’t chop the leaves, but tear them instead for the most flavor.
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