Hydroponics is a popular and uncomplicated way to grow plants in the apartment. Basil is also suitable for this. We'll show you how to set up hydroponics and what you should keep in mind.
Is basil good for hydroponics?
Basil isvery suitable to be grown in hydroponics. Growing in water is completely unproblematic, you only need a little space to set up the container and there is hardly any work involved in caring for it.
How to plant basil in hydroponics?
There are various options for growing basil in hydroponics or hydroponics:
- Growing from cuttings: To do this, cut cuttings from a basil plant and place them in water (the easiest and absolutely successful option!)
- Growing from seeds: To do this, seeds must be grown in suitable soil and placed in the container with water after root formation
- “Moving” basil plants: To do this, rinse off the soil from purchased basil without leaving any residue and place the plants in water
What do I need to consider when caring for hydroponic basil?
So that the basil thrives optimally in hydroponics, the following things must be taken into account:
- Enrich the water with a suitable hydroponic fertilizerFertilizer
- Choose alarge enough container so that the roots have room to spread.
- If necessary, add freshTop up water and change the water once a week.
- Harvest regularly and when harvesting, proceed in such a way that the leaves are not picked off but cut. This encourages new growth of basil.
Are all types of basil suitable for hydroponics?
For hydroponics, growing basil in water,all varieties are suitable. In addition to the classic basil, you can also easily grow Thai basil, red basil and other exotic varieties in a glass of water.
Where does basil grow best in hydroponics?
Basil likes to be warm. Therefore, the ideal location should have a consistenttemperature of at least 20 °C. The work surface in the kitchen is ideal if there is enough light on it, and the windowsill is also a good place for hydroponics of basil.
Next to it is thetemperature of the waterpay attention: The nutrient solution (water enriched with fertilizer) must also be warm enough.21 °C is the gold standard, below 15 and above 25 °C can harm the basil.
Does the basil have to be fixed with expanded clay?
Fixation with expanded clay, as is known from many hydroponics for houseplants, is not necessary for basil. It can easily be grown in a glass of water.
Tip
Combine with other herbs
Soil is not necessarily required for cultivating other herbs such as mint, oregano, lemon balm, sage and rosemary - they all thrive really well in a container with water. If different varieties are grown hydroponically in the kitchen, a supply of herbs is available all year round and there is little work involved in caring for them.
