basil 'Pluto'
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Pluto' is a bush-forming cultivar, producing small, even, dome-shaped plants to about 20cm, with fine mid-green leaves
Scientific classification
- Species
- basil 'Pluto' (Ocimum basilicum 'Pluto')
- Genus
- Ocimum
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of basil 'Pluto'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of basil 'Pluto'
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basil 'Pluto' care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist for tender leafy growth, never hard dry
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist for tender leafy growth, never hard dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingNitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks active growth
Pruning
PruningPinch out flowerheads as they appear to ensure continued leaf growth. Cut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in gentle heat in spring under glass or indoors, or sow in-situ in summer. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Growing
GrowingGrow 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and leafhoppers
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