Description

• This variety of basil has large and strong-flavored leaves that add flavor to meals. Make soup, curries, and stir-fry dishes it is delicious in every way. The green basil plant not only gives stunning look to your home but also has many benefits.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Sowing season: Throughout the year (spring and summer) Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm or 1/4 inches deep in a Container, or Pots. Germination temperature: 21-25°C Germination Time: 7 to 14 days from sowing Harvest: 50-70 days Plant vigor: Strong plant
• Water – Give deep water once a week to your basil plants and make sure to give water to the base of the plant, avoiding showering the leaves and stems.
• Soil – Use well-drained, moist soil (but not too moist) for better growth of basil plants.
• Sunlight – Green long Basil plants need 6-8 hours of full sunlight.
• Temperature – Ideal growing temperature for green long basil plants is between 18-32°C (minimum temperature is 10°C).
• Common Pests – Aphids, slugs, and whiteflies generally attack the basil plants, and basil is infected by some diseases like fusarium wilt, bacterial leaf spot, and root rot. If you are facing these problems use organic pesticide neem oil.