Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs, and not just in Italy. Extremely practical that you can plant and keep the aromatic herbs in your home. We show what needs to be taken into account and how best to care for the “houseplant”.
Can you plant basil in the apartment?
Although basil is a plant that thrives best in the garden bed, greenhouse or balcony pot,it can be planted in the apartment. The prerequisite for this is a sunny location on the windowsill without extreme midday heat.
Where should basil be placed inside?
Basil needs to be asbright and warm as possible. While temperatures of at least 15, preferably 20 °C are not a problem in the kitchen, the situation is often different when it comes to brightness. A dark place on the worktop is by no means suitable for the light germinator. A bright place on the windowsill is ideal. However, if there is too much sunlight around midday, light shading must be provided. A south-facing balcony is ideal.
How can I plant basil in the apartment?
You can eitherplant cuttingsorbasilsow.
In both options it is important to use good herb soil Care must be taken to ensure that the basil is supplied with important nutrients. If the plant is large enough, it can be placed in an attractive planter or alternatively kept in the form of a hydroponic plant. It is also a nice option to plant the basil in a glass.
Why does purchased basil often die so quickly indoors?
Just bought it, and the basil is already dropping its leaves and dying. This is because the plants wereraised too quicklyandare sitting too tightly in nutrient-poor soil The most important measure for purchased basil that is in the apartment, is to divide the plant and definitely repot it. In addition, purchased basil must be slowly accustomed to the sun on the windowsill.
How do I care for basil in the apartment?
The following points should be taken into account when caring for basil in the home:
- Use of agood herb soil,so that the basil is supplied with important nutrients
- Avoid drafts
- Pay attention toregular watering, always water from below (i.e. not over the leaves) and definitely avoid waterlogging
- Fertilize regularly, preferably with organic, liquid fertilizer in irrigation water
What should you consider when wintering in your apartment?
If you only want to put your basil plants in your apartment in winter, you have to make sure that it isneither too cool nor too dark. The kitchen is a suitable place, dark basement rooms and the unheated hallway are unsuitable.
Tip
Make sure you harvest correctly
If there is basil in the kitchen, it is tempting to quickly pick off a few leaves. It's better not to do that, but always remove entire shoots. This is better for the plant, which also thanks you with bushy growth.