Growing Basil...................
The cultivation of Basil
Site: Basil needs a sunny spot that receives at least 6-8 hours of bright light per day and moist but well drained soil. Strong wind, frost and scorching. It is not good with blaring afternoon sun.
Propagation: Sow thinly over in a warm place in pots or directly in the ground after frost danger. Sow evenly, covering with 1 / 4 "ground and keep moist and free of weed germination will occur within 5 -. As soon as seedlings can be 8 days have developed, they thinned or transplanted to 6 .." - 12 "apart seeds can also sown indoors 6 - 8 weeks before planting to avoid over watering seedlings outside ..
Growing: Depending on the level of regular rainfall, water deeply once every 7 to 10 days to insure the roots receive adequate moisture. Watering at midday is not always in the evening. In hot weather leaves syringe. Basil grows well in sealed containers. Plants grown in containers dry faster than in beds, and therefore need to be watered more frequently. Choose containers with holes in the ground for proper drainage. Fertilize sparingly. Basil will not survive harsh winters. At the end of the growing season, you can bring the plant pot and in it for the winter. Put in a place with lots of bright sunlight.
Harvesting: Pick leaves or snip when young and as they are needed. If the whole stem sections are to be harvested, cut just above a pair of leaves. Snipping the leaves actually promotes new growth and can be seen in less than a week. For culinary uses, it is important to prune or trim the plant regularly during the growing season or it will not retain productive growth. When the plant flowers and seeds form, it is woody and yield are reduced.
Culinary uses: Basil's warm spicy essence of chefs from the East, revered in the Mediterranean. Tomato slices are divine when topped with a dash of olive oil and basil chiffonade. Basil's pungent flavor of garlic supplements good. Used in pesto and tomato on Italian sauces, vinegar and mixed spicy Thai food.
Site: Basil needs a sunny spot that receives at least 6-8 hours of bright light per day and moist but well drained soil. Strong wind, frost and scorching. It is not good with blaring afternoon sun.
Propagation: Sow thinly over in a warm place in pots or directly in the ground after frost danger. Sow evenly, covering with 1 / 4 "ground and keep moist and free of weed germination will occur within 5 -. As soon as seedlings can be 8 days have developed, they thinned or transplanted to 6 .." - 12 "apart seeds can also sown indoors 6 - 8 weeks before planting to avoid over watering seedlings outside ..
Growing: Depending on the level of regular rainfall, water deeply once every 7 to 10 days to insure the roots receive adequate moisture. Watering at midday is not always in the evening. In hot weather leaves syringe. Basil grows well in sealed containers. Plants grown in containers dry faster than in beds, and therefore need to be watered more frequently. Choose containers with holes in the ground for proper drainage. Fertilize sparingly. Basil will not survive harsh winters. At the end of the growing season, you can bring the plant pot and in it for the winter. Put in a place with lots of bright sunlight.
Harvesting: Pick leaves or snip when young and as they are needed. If the whole stem sections are to be harvested, cut just above a pair of leaves. Snipping the leaves actually promotes new growth and can be seen in less than a week. For culinary uses, it is important to prune or trim the plant regularly during the growing season or it will not retain productive growth. When the plant flowers and seeds form, it is woody and yield are reduced.
Culinary uses: Basil's warm spicy essence of chefs from the East, revered in the Mediterranean. Tomato slices are divine when topped with a dash of olive oil and basil chiffonade. Basil's pungent flavor of garlic supplements good. Used in pesto and tomato on Italian sauces, vinegar and mixed spicy Thai food.
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