Basil
Ocimum Basilicum
Light
Bright Direct
Water
Daily
Humidity
Average
Temperature
20-30C
✨ Care Tips
- Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Pinch off flowers to keep leaves growing
- Harvest from the top to encourage bushiness
- Loves heat - wait until nights are warm to transplant
- Genovese basil is best for pesto
⚠ Watch Out For
- ⚠ Wilting = needs water immediately
- ⚠ Flowering = leaves turn bitter
- ⚠ Black spots = cold damage or disease