Planting and Growing basil 'Pluto'
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| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
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| Watering schedule | Keep soil consistently moist for tender leafy growth, never hard dry |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Nitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks active growth |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water basil 'Pluto'?
Keep soil consistently moist for tender leafy growth, never hard dry
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for basil 'Pluto'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for basil 'Pluto'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for basil 'Pluto'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for basil 'Pluto'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize basil 'Pluto'?
Nitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks active growth
Learn more →How to Prune basil 'Pluto'?
Pinch out flowerheads as they appear to ensure continued leaf growth. Cut back after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate basil 'Pluto'?
Propagate by seed in gentle heat in spring under glass or indoors, or sow in-situ in summer. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Learn more →How to Transplant basil 'Pluto'?
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Learn more →How to Care for basil 'Pluto' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant basil 'Pluto'?
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 basil 'Pluto'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest basil 'Pluto'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and leafhoppers
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of basil 'Pluto'
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