Basil is one of the most used aromatic plants in the kitchen and simplest to grow at home. However, it is necessary to follow some precautions to have a healthy and thriving plant .
In this article we list some tricks to protect the basil plant and make sure you keep it in the best possible condition.
Basil needs a lot of light , but you need to be careful about direct exposure to the sun, whose rays could damage it.
Just keep the plant near a window or balcony , so that it can receive indirect light.
Another important factor to consider when growing basil is drainage . Basil can grow in pots, as long as it has drainage holes that allow excess water to drain properly .
Basil needs constant watering . It is advisable to put a layer of clay on the bottom, which is very useful to avoid water stagnation. The soil must be constantly moist .
If you decide to keep basil indoors, you must remember to water it less, especially in winter. Check the humidity of the soil and, if it is dry, add a little water.
An effective and little-known trick is to cut off the tallest tops of basil . The widespread and incorrect belief is that removing the lowest and oldest leaves is more useful for the plant, but this is not the case.
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