How do you get a basil plant with lots of green leaves for a long time?

When shopping, you may come across  basil plants  with mounds of fragrant green leaves. Resisting these plants sometimes seems impossible.

Growing a few pots of this aromatic plant at home is very practical. You can have its leaves on hand to flavor dishes, but also to decorate the windowsill or balcony.

However, keeping basil always lush is not always easy. It is one of the most temperamental aromatic herbs, and it is important to avoid growing mistakes.

Find out  how to preserve basil longer  with lots of leaves.

Give them 6 hours of light a day

Most plant experts will tell you to put basil in the light, but for how many hours?

You should make sure to offer your plant at least 6 hours of indirect sunlight per day . Since it requires indirect light, it is essential to keep this plant outdoors or on a window sill. However, protect your plant to avoid  burning the most delicate leaves , which causes the plant to slowly shed its foliage.

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