Greens and aromatic herbs are often used in cooking. Each plant has a specific aroma and taste.
Basil is a spicy aromatic culture, known since ancient times. Originally a plant from South Asia. To date, wild relatives of the basil are found in South America, Iran, Africa and China. Recipes for its use came to us from the distant past. Basil is widely used not only in cooking, but also in medicine. The basil has been known for a long time. People’s healers and doctors prepared all kinds of decoctions from it. Used to treat various diseases. He found wide application in cooking.
Despite the fact that basil is a rather heat-loving plant, it can often be found in garden and garden plots. Which gardener would deny himself the pleasure of growing beautiful and fragrant spicy herbs? It is very convenient to have it at hand. After all, basil will be in demand for cooking all kinds of dishes and homemade preparations.
Growing from seeds of this culture in open ground is only possible in the southern regions. In other regions with a less warm climate, it is better to grow basil in seedlings. It is grown in stationary greenhouses or in small boxes and pots at room conditions. Seeds of culture are sown in early spring. Seedling care is the same as for other vegetable crops. She will need moderate watering and fertilizing with fertilizers.
It is planted in open ground in a permanent place at the end of May. When choosing a site for planting spicy greens, pay attention to the fertility and soil structure. Good drainage and a sufficient amount of fertilizer is the main requirement for the area where basil will be planted. Planted plants moisturize well. In order to protect the plantings from spring frosts, they are covered with covering material or film.
Caring for the basil is simple. Plants regularly moisturize, remove weeds, loosen the soil and feed them with fertilizers. But the summer is ending. And, of course, every housewife wants to extend the use of aromatic spices. To do this, you can transplant basil bushes into pots or boxes. By placing plants in the kitchen, you can use them all winter.
If there is no garden or garden plot - it does not matter. The necessary greens and herbs can be grown in a city apartment. On the windowsill, you can plant not only dill and parsley, but also basil. Growing from seeds is possible throughout the year. But the best time for sowing seeds in pots is considered spring. Basil on the windowsill grows well. Following simple rules, a magnificent plant will be fragrant all year round in the house on the kitchen window. What needs to be done to grow basil?
Growing from seeds at home slightly increases the time for harvesting. However, this is the most suitable way to grow spicy greens in an apartment. One or two plants are placed in pots. They will feel great in well-lit places. Watering should be moderate. Fulfilling not too tricky rules, it will be possible to have a basil in a city apartment all year round. Growing from seeds can be replaced by an equally effective method - by multiplying the processes.