How To Grow Basil Plants

Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site

Basil will grow best in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours of full sun daily, though it can perform well in partial sun, too.
Soil should be moist but well-drained.
Basil works great in containers or raised beds, as these allow for better drainage.

Is it better to grow basil inside or outside?
How do you take care of a basil plant?
How do you grow potted basil?
How do you keep potted basil alive?
How long will a basil plant live?
How often should Basil be watered?
Why do my basil plants keep dying?
Where should I put my basil plant?
Can you plant basil in potting soil?
Why can't I grow basil?
What soil does basil grow best in?

Is it better to grow basil inside or outside?

While basil is a commonly grown herb outdoors, this easy-care plant can also be grown indoors. In fact, you can grow basil inside much the same as you would in the garden. This wonderfully fragrant herb can be grown for use in the kitchen, making aromatic oils, or simply for aesthetic purposes.

How do you take care of a basil plant?

Basil Plant Care Tips

Water regularly – basil likes to stay moist and requires approximately 1 inch of water every week. ...
Fertilize lightly –basil is a vigorous grower requiring very little to no fertilization. ...
Pinch back leaves – pinch leaves from the tips of your basil as soon as the plant has two sets of true leaves.

How do you grow potted basil?

How to Cultivate Basil

Soil: Basil does its best in well-drained, moist soil with a neutral pH. ...
Sun: Basil grows well in warm environments that receive about six hours of sun each day. ...
Water: Give basil water when the soil is dry to the touch, doing your best to water the plant at its base and not all over its leaves.

How do you keep potted basil alive?

You can definitely keep a healthy basil plant indoors, but you'll want to make sure it gets at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. A kitchen windowsill is often your best bet.

How long will a basil plant live?

Basil may survive for two years before replanting in warm climates. An indoor basil plant with full sun and steady warm temperatures may last longer as well. Basil plants are sensitive to cold weather and frost.

How often should Basil be watered?

Basil plants need one inch of water every week. Watering your plants deeply once a week helps your roots grow deeply while keeping the soil moist.

Why do my basil plants keep dying?

The two most common causes of a Basil plant dying are overwatering and underwatering. Temperature stress, lighting problems, disease, or pests are also common causes of a basil plant wilting or dying. Basil plants are usually annuals, so individual plants typically only last one growing season.

Where should I put my basil plant?

Basil will grow best in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours of full sun daily, though it can perform well in partial sun, too. Soil should be moist but well-drained. Basil works great in containers or raised beds, as these allow for better drainage.

Can you plant basil in potting soil?

You really can grow basil in almost anything. ... Basil is prone to fungus, so keeping airflow between plants is important. Make sure your pot has plenty of drainage and that you use high-quality potting soil. Basil doesn't like to be too wet, so you want to keep your soil moist, not soggy.

Why can't I grow basil?

There are several reasons a basil plant ceases to grow. These include the soil being malnourished or draining improperly. Another common reason is too much or too little water. You also need to check if there is enough space between the seeds.

What soil does basil grow best in?

Its leaves and stems grow quickly, so you can harvest them until frost.

Give basil a moist, well-drained garden spot that gets six to eight hours of sun each day. ...
These plants thrive in rich soil with lots of organic matter, such as compost, and need a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.