sweet basil · Temperature

sweet basil · Ocimum basilicum
Also known as: common basil; Greek royal; kiss-me-Nicholas; lemon basil

Sweet basil is an herb favored for its aromatic leaves. Key care requirements include ample sunlight and regular watering, ensuring soil remains moist but well-drained. Special care points involve protecting sweet basil from cold drafts and temperatures below 50°F (10°C), and providing proper air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. Regular pruning encourages a bushier growth and prolonged lifespan.

Watering: Water when top inch of soil dries outSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet basil?

Sweet basil is native to Tropical Asia and likes a warm and humid environment. It is more resistant to heat than cold, and to drought than waterlogging. The optimum growth temperature is between 22 to 28 ℃ in the daytime and 13 to 18 ℃ at night. The leaves will turn yellow if the ambient temperature is lower than 13 ℃. Damage may be caused to the plant if the temperature is lower than 10 ℃, and the leaves will droop if the temperature is higher than 35 ℃.