Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and leafhoppers
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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
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stressSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed