Description of basil
| Name |
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Basil |
| Type |
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Small-leaved basil
is an ephemeral perennial. Large-leaved basil is an annual aromatic herb. |
| Height |
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20-80 cm |
| Width |
|
20-40 cm |
| Seeds |
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| Leaves |
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| Flowers |
|
Basil flowers in
June and July. He makes small white / pink flowers. Cut them when they
appear. |
| Fruits |
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| Stems |
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| Roots |
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I sow basil
every year. Experience confirms that the combination with tomatoes is very
beneficial.
What you
should know before....
Each plant has different
characteristics. Try to take those into account when you determine the
best location for each plant in your vegetable garden. This way you'll
optimize the chances of survival of each plant, and you'll facilitate the
maintenance of your vegetable garden.
| Exposure |
|
Basil prefers full
sun. |
| Wind |
|
Basil fears the wind
: shelter your plants. |
| Winter |
|
Basil fears frost :
shelter your plants. Keep the small-leaved basil in a cool, well lit place
in the winter. |
| Soil |
|
Basil prefers a
well drained soil that's fresh, light, loose and rich. |
| Watering |
|
Basil fears drought
: water it regularly. |
| Positive
combinations |
|
tomato |
| Negative
combinations |
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| Crop
rotation |
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