Tips to Grow and care for Basil

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Basil is a tender perennial herb. It is used to add flavor in various dishes- many people use basil to make caprese salad, sprinkle on pasta and pizza for taste.

Plant Basil once all threats of frost are gone - maybe after 6 weeks of last frost depending on where you live.

As basil likes to thrive in warm temperatures, it prefers full sun to partial shade.

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Basil prefer moist, well-drained soil with neutral pH level.

Basil needs sunlight to bloom. Give Them at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Spread thick layer of mulch on the roots to retain moisture for longer duration, in hot climate.

Plant them at least 12 to 16 inches for good growth. Planting them too close will lead to bad air circulation and may cause fungal diseases.

Excessive watering can cause common plant diseases. Water only when soil look dry.

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