Planting and Growing bush basil
| Care difficulty | 1 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water bush basil?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bush basil?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bush basil?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for bush basil?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for bush basil?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize bush basil?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune bush basil?
Pinch out flower heads as they appear to encourage continued leaf growth. If left to flower, cut back after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate bush basil?
Propagate by seed in gentle heat in spring under glass or indoors
Learn more →How to Transplant bush basil?
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Learn more →How to Care for bush basil in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant bush basil?
Grow as an annual, indoors, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Can move outdoors in summer. Best grown in a container. See basil cultivation for more information
Learn more →How to Repot bush basil?
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Learn more →How to Harvest bush basil?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and leafhoppers
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of bush basil
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