It depends on one key factor. You have to be in an area of the United States where fall and winter seasons are fairly mild. For the rest of the country, you may have a tougher time growing basil during the winter. You definitely have to spend a little bit more money on equipment to ensure that your basil gets the right amount of light and heat so it can continue to produce leaves through winter months.
It may be a little bit on the expensive side, but it is definitely doable. As you probably already know, a lot of indoor gardeners grow tomatoes in the middle of December. Where there is a will, there is a way. Because if you really want to grow warm season plants in the dead of winter, you can do so provided you have the right equipment and enough electricity.
You have to have fans making sure that warm air circulates in your indoor growing area. This recipe makes more pesto than you'll need. Serve the extra with vegetables or fish, or spread it on sandwiches. View Recipe. Grow basil outdoors in the warm time of the year. Facebook 0 Tweet 0 Pin 0. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
Vote Up 0 0 Vote Down 0. Try sprinkling cinnamon on the soil. It will deal with the gnats. Great Post!! Absolutely amazing. What are the terminal shoots on Basil? First Name Email Address:. One of the most popular summer herbs is basil — well known for its wonderful flavouring properties and aroma. It is the key ingredient in pesto and also mixes well with tomato based dishes. It originally came from India, where it was a sacred plant, with Holy or Tulsi Basil being highly revered and thus planted around temples and homes.
There are many types of basil, including various hybrids. Most are annual, with a few being perennial. Some of these varieties are listed below:. Some have green leaves, some green with red speckles, others quite purple leaves eg: African Blue Basil. Generally they flower prolifically but do not produce seeds, so they need to be propagated from cuttings.
You will find out exactly how perennial your plant is with the first frost — many will survive the cold, but frosty weather or excessive cold will see them disappear.
The best way to grow perennial basil is in the warmest part of your garden. Or grow in a pot which can be moved closer to the protection of the house over winter. Basil is easily grown from seed in Spring and Summer. It generally grows quickly and strongly. However, watch out for snails and slugs who love basil too: a hungry snail can devour a plant in a few hours.
Basil enjoys heat and sun. However, watch out for excessive heat as plants wilt if not given sufficient water. May usually sees the end of basil for the year as the weather gets too cold.
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