How To Grow Basil

Basil will grow best in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours of full sun daily though it can perform well in partial sun too.

How to grow basil. Because basil is an annual it grows extremely quickly. Basil strive for sunlight to grow properly. How to Propagate Basil from Cuttings.

Basil is a uniquely rewarding plant to growits relatively pest and disease-free and is delicious in both fragrance and taste. Always water with care ideally before midday and avoid splashing the leaves. In my zone 6b planting basil in mid-June is perfect.

This quick and easy-growing herb is an excellent choice for beginner gardeners. In the South and Southwest it benefits from afternoon shade. Basil is a half-hardy annual so new plants will be needed.

Basil will not tolerate wet soil or heavy soil. It prefers full sunlight 6 hours a day of direct light and a warm climate meaning more than 70 F 21 C during the day and no colder than 50 F 10 C at night. Care should be taken not to plant basil outdoors until after the last spring frost has passed.

Basil can grow very well in almost any free-draining soil but adding compost or composted manure especially to sandy soil will give better growth. Basil needs 6 to 8 hours of sun. This is why planting your basil in a sunny area is important.

Growing Basil from Seed. If you want to grow just a minimal amount grow it in a pot. Basil needs moist well-drained soil.