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Basil (Ocimum spp.) has its roots in India and Africa, but is mainly known and appreciated worldwide. The word Basil comes from the Greek basileus meaning King and it certainly can be regarded as royalties among herbs.

Care
Basil has broad, dark green aromatic leaves that can be grown from seed. Should be started indoors in early spring (may) or sown directly in the garden after danger of frost. Basil needs warm soil and temperature germinate. If began very early will slow growth, weak so don’t rush it. Transplants may be planted when temperatures are above 50 degrees at night.This heat loving annual thrives in warm, requires full sun and a rich well drained soil. as with many herbs, it needs little fertilizer; in fact with too much fertilizer, Basil will develop a pleasant flavour. Container grown Basil may need more cultivated Basil fertilizer on the ground.
Plant 12 inches apart to allow room for growth as they grow as wide as they get high (12-24 inches). to keep the size and shape of this plan of vigorous growth, tighten frequently. For best production of leaf and taste Basil spoon often and enjoy.

Chapters
Once the plant reaches maturity or temps are more than 80 degrees, look for emerging flower heads that will drain the power plant to produce more leaves. Pinch or deadheading doesn’t stop flowering, encourages more flowers. To discourage the production of flowers and stimulate the growth of most sheet, reduce the stem at least six leaf nodes. If Basil is allowed to go to seed, leaves will develop a bitter taste.For a continuous supply of fresh basil, plant at intervals of three weeks during the summer.Basil factory near tomato plant to improve their flavor.

There are more than 150 species Basil grown around the world. even the most popular have a wide range of leaf shapes and tastes of aniseed, camphor, lemon cinnamon.Sweet Basil Italian has a taste of anise that brings the essence of summer tomatoes. ‘ Genovese ‘, as well as bush Basil (o. basilicum minimum) are great for pesto and Thai (Siam Queen) impart a peppery taste with a hint of liquorice Thai and Indian cuisine. the dwarf-to-medium sized basils Cathedral; such as Little-leaf bush or Spicy globe are ideal for small pots and window boxes.Don’t forget Dark Opal Basil which not only stands up as a culinary herb, but also works well as a decorative accent plant. Combine basils Cathedral with Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and chives along with any of your favorite herbs in a large container, place it near the kitchen door and you will have a convenient culinary herb garden at your disposal.
 

Basil tip: mosquitoes and flies don’t like the smell of Basil. grow it on a patio or deck to keep them away.
Rub the chopped Basil on your skin to repel mosquitoes.

Problems; go-ahead/yellowing leaves possible overwatering or need fertilizer color.Black dying leaves-cold weather
Insects: Aphids, Japanese beetles, slugs feed on the leaves.
Damping-off Disease: (Rhizoctonia), fusarium root rot and wilting and local sheet

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