Skilled breeders have achieved a remarkable innovation with the basil tree. A mysterious veil lies over the precise process of refining a log. Care is less of a mystery. Here you can find out all the important details.
What care does a basil tree need?
A basil tree needs a sunny, warm location, a balanced supply of water and nutrients, regular harvest and a bright winter quarters. Nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil is ideal in the bed; compost-based potting soil with sand, perlite, expanded clay or lava granules is recommended in the pot.
This location promises the best growth
For basil to thrive as a tree, a sunny, warm location is of fundamental importance. The herb plant should not be exposed to cold drafts or to pelting rain. If you prefer cultivation in the bed, the soil should be nutrient-rich, humus-rich and freshly moist. In the bucket we recommend compost-based potting soil (€12.00 at Amazon), optimized by adding sand, perlite, expanded clay or lava granules.
A balanced water and nutrient balance
As a heavy eater, basil relies on a balanced supply of water and nutrients. If you avoid swings in one direction or the other, the plant will thank you with vitality and a rich harvest. How to do it right:
- Water kingweed when the substrate surface is drynever water overhead
- fertilize organically weekly during the growing season
- Incorporate additional cattle dung in the form of grains into the bed every 14 days
In the pot, the basil tree requires a little more care than in the bed. Check watering needs daily, especially on warm summer days.
This is how the little tree gets through the winter he althy
The warmth-loving basil develops its unique aroma to perfection in the fresh air. As soon as the temperatures fall below 12 degrees, the time is ripe to move to winter quarters. If the tree finds a sunny window seat at 15 to 20 degrees Celsius, you can continue to harvest the aromatic leaves throughout the winter.
Given the reduced light and temperature conditions, the need for water and nutrients decreases. Always water after a thumb test to avoid waterlogging. During this phase, fertilization is carried out every 4 to 6 weeks.
Tips & Tricks
A blooming basil tree is undoubtedly an enchanting feast for the eyes. However, if the first flowers are not removed, the leaves take on a bitter taste. In addition, the plant stops growing only to die after its seeds mature. You can prevent this shortcoming by regularly harvesting the shoot tips at a length of 5-7 centimeters.
