It is a plant that grows best at temperatures above 18 ° C, does not support cold temperatures.
In cold climates it is advisable that its cultivation is done in greenhouses.
Need high sun exposure and should receive direct sunlight a few hours a day.
The soil should be well drained, light, fertile and rich in organic matter.
Basil is quite tolerant to PH soil, just very acidic soils are unsuitable for this plant. It is important that the soil is maintained slightly moist because both, the lack and excess of water are harmful for this plant.
Possible to propagate by sowing, directly in a definitive place, in a garden, especially in hot climates. They can also be planted in seedbeds, small pots or cups made of newspapper with approximately 10 cm by 5 cm in diameter. In this case, the basil should be transplanted when they have 6 leaves and about 10 to 15 cm.
Basil can also be propagated by cuttings, or by cut lines of healthy adult plants. Cut branches with approximately 15 cm long and remove the leaves leaving only the nearest end of the branch (leave 3 or 4 pairs of leaves). Dip half the bottom branch in a water container until roots arise (it takes up to two weeks) and then plant them.
It can easily be grown in planters and medium to large vases.
You can choose to cut the flowers to improve the leaf growth.
