Basil care guide
Ocimum basilicum
💧
2d
Water
🌿
14d
Feed
📏
20-45cm
Height
🌡️
H1C
Hardy
About Basil
The king of the herb garden. Tender and heat-loving.
Outdoor garden plant. Herb. Typically flowers around Jul, Aug.
How to care for Basil
💧 Watering
Water at the base.
🌿 Feeding
Liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks.
☀️ Light
Full sun
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