How to Grow Fragrant Basil to Harvest in Armfuls All Year Long: Simple Advice
Basil is an annual plant with a bright taste and aroma, which is perfect for a wide variety of dishes.
Growing basil is easy and simple, even an inexperienced gardener can do it. Even the tiniest plant can produce real fragrant spice.
How to Grow Basil Properly
The plant loves the sun, and for growing it you need to choose an open area on the sunny side.
Basil requires constant, but not abundant watering. The substrate should remain moist all the time. The plant can be watered a little at least every day.
The most suitable time for sowing seeds is from early to mid-April.
Basil does not necessarily need to be grown in beds; the plant will do well in a pot on a windowsill. For a rich harvest, it is best to sow from the end of February or in early April.
To stimulate the growth of stems and the reproduction of basil leaves, you need to cut off the tops. This method will help you get the most lush bushes. Pruning will prevent flowering, after which the plant will quickly die.
