Basil can be planted in pots to avoid the possibility of contracting the disease fungi in the soil. But we need regular care so basil grow well.
Basil is also tolerant of heat and cold weather. These climatic differences result in the appearance of the plant just different. Planted basil leaves in cold regions is wider and green. Being in the hot basil leaves small, thin, and pale green colored.
Basil seeds propagated by seeds. Basil seeds from fruits that ripen on the stem. Characteristic of the old grain is colored - black and dry. Basil seeds should be sown before planting.
Follow the steps below to planting basil in pots:
Basil is also tolerant of heat and cold weather. These climatic differences result in the appearance of the plant just different. Planted basil leaves in cold regions is wider and green. Being in the hot basil leaves small, thin, and pale green colored.
Basil seeds propagated by seeds. Basil seeds from fruits that ripen on the stem. Characteristic of the old grain is colored - black and dry. Basil seeds should be sown before planting.
Follow the steps below to planting basil in pots:
- Choose a pot with a hole the size needed in the bottom for drainage.
- Diameter of the pot is about 15.5 inches, while the depth of about 12 inches which is good for the growth.
- Clean the pot from the inside by using a few drops of bleach diluted in water to kill harmful bacteria. Then rinse with water.
- Fill pot with fresh soil, high quality. However, make sure that you stop filling about an inch from the edge of the pot.
- Seedlings can be planted with a spacing of 1 to 6 inches. For easier sowing, place the basil seeds in one hole which is separated from other seeds to distribute evenly throughout the pot.
- Close to a quarter inch layer of soil and moisten the soil with water.
- Place the pot near a sunny place. It can also be placed in a sunny corner of the room.
- Basil plants began to appear within fourteen days. Watering regularly to the soil in pots moist, especially in dry weather.
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