Basil

Ocimum basilicum and relatives

Also called · Sweet basil · Thai basil · selasih · kemangi

Fragrant leaves for cooking. Fast to grow and easy in sun.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 69

“Pinch off the flower spikes. Once it flowers, it stops making leaves.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun, at least 6 hours.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry. Don't let it dry out completely.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Rich potting soil with compost.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Flowering, few new leaves

    Pinch off the flowers and the top pair of leaves.

  • Wilting

    Thirsty. Water it.

  • Holes in the leaves

    Caterpillars or snails. Pick them off.

Garden, full sun

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