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Pinch back new growth to make the plant bushier.
Basil is a member of the mint family, so it likes good drainage and moist soil.
Given moist soil, full sun, and a regular dose of diluted fertilizer (like compost tea) you can trim your basil plants with scissors or pinch back with your fingernails.
Always trim back to a leaf node - don't leave bare stems.
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Where are basil plant originally from?
It comes from the basil plant!
How do you store freshly cut basil?
Trim the topof Basil. The plant will grow in segments. As it grows it will form seed pods that will flower. If you want to use the basil throughout the growing season then trim the top portions of each segment. Make sure there are new leaves below these will start new growth that will keep continuous cuttings throughout the summer. Some gardeners let the plant go to seed and then harvest the whole basil plant at once. The cutting of the tops of the basil will encourage your plant to grow into a bushier more abundant plant.
What is basil made out of?
Both. Basil is a plant with fragrant leaves that can be picked and used fresh, or picked and dried for later use.
Which indoor plant is pet friendly?
It is Pot plant, Basil, Sage and Thyme
Is basil a arid plant?
No
Is the basil plant a gymnosperm?
No.
Is basil vascular?
Yes, basil is a vascular plant
Does basil make seeds?
Yes, Basil does make seeds being an angiospermic plant.
Does basil plant have fibrous root?
yes
What do you call basil plant in Yoruba language?
The Yoruba name for basil plant is Efinrin and you can identify it in the market by its minty scent.It may interest you to know that Basil plant belongs to the family of Occimim plants. The botanical name is Occimum basilicum.I hope this helps.
What is the history of the plant basil?
Sweet Basil is called a runner, because the steam is low to the ground and it is short. There for called a runner plant.
What is holy basil in Hindi?
It actually means tulasi. Holy basil is very great plant in india.
