The most common aromatic herb on every family’s balcony is certainly basil .
Basil gives every dish a delicate, fresh aroma and flavor.
In fact, seeing it grow abundantly means that every recipe will have an extra touch and fragrance.
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What is the best way to grow basil?
To grow our basil plants for a long time and in the best possible way, we must first check the watering .
Without proper watering, the leaves could turn yellow, black and therefore rot.
For this reason, below it is possible to read how to take care of our basil leaves without having to be an expert with green fingers.
It will be very simple!
We must begin our work by placing the pot, containing the seedling, in a ventilated or dimly lit place.
When the basil plant is sick, what to do?
If we notice yellow leaves, the best thing to do is to gently remove them.
Obviously, we can also use mulching , which is the technique of spreading straw directly on the ground in order to moisten the soil.
Later, if we notice that the plant continues to feel unwell, we can only prune it into another pot.
At this point, we just need to know how to water basil.
How best to water the seed?
In very hot weather, the plant should be watered twice a day . To understand if it needs water, simply touch the surrounding soil if it is placed in the garden or touch the soil in the vase. If the soil is wet, you can wait; if it is dry, you will have to wet it.
I recommend that it is important not to use too much water because, even in this case, we could damage the seedling.
However, if we are away from home, we can water the plant by filling bottles with water and pouring them into the soil. With the help of commercially available irrigation systems, we can schedule the days and times to water the basil.
Let’s get to work!
PS Don’t forget that in summer the smell of this plant keeps mosquitoes away!