How often to water basil

How often to water basil

Generally, you can use purified water to water basil, which is conducive to promoting its growth. In summer, you can water it once a day. In winter, if the surrounding temperature is normal, you can water it normally. If the temperature is relatively low, keep the potting soil slightly dry.

How to water basil

1. Watering during germination: Generally, the soil in the pot should be kept moist during the germination period of basil, but not too moist. Generally, water it regularly.

2. Watering during the seedling stage: Basil is relatively short of water during the seedling stage. The most feared thing at this time is that the soil is too dry, so water it more often.

Basil watering precautions

1. Environmental requirements: Although basil likes moisture, it does not mean that the surrounding environment must be humid. Generally, normal humidity is sufficient.

2. Amount of watering: Be careful not to water the basil too much each time. Be sure to control the amount of watering and do not allow water to accumulate.

What to do if you overwater basil

Overwatering basil will cause water accumulation at the roots. It should be placed in a place with long light hours for a few days so that the water can slowly evaporate.