Basil seed cultivation methods and precautions

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Basil seeds prefer a warm growing environment, and the most suitable temperature for its growth is around 15-25℃. In winter, you must pay attention to keeping warm, try to keep it indoors, and don’t put it too close to the heater.

2. Soil: It likes fertile soil. When preparing flower soil, flower lovers should try to use humus and sandy soil. Garden soil is also acceptable. You can put some vermiculite at the bottom of the flowerpot to help drainage.

3. Light: Basil seeds are a plant that likes the sun very much, so when growing them, try to place them in a sunny location. If there is a lack of light, the color of the leaves will become dull.

4. Watering: You don’t need to water it too much at normal times. It likes relatively dry soil and has strong drought resistance. Just keep the soil from being too dry at ordinary times, and spray water to keep it moist in summer.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Prevent diseases and pests: Keeping the environment permeable can effectively prevent the breeding of diseases and pests. A closed environment will accelerate the production of bacteria, which is very harmful to its health. You can open windows frequently or place it outdoors for breeding.

2. Pruning and propagation: It is an annual plant. If you want to continue growing it, you need to propagate it. It is generally propagated by cuttings, so when pruning, try to pinch the top to promote the growth of side branches and facilitate later cuttings.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Yellowing: Yellowing of leaves is mostly caused by insufficient light. It is a plant that has great demand for light. Lack of light will cause the branches to be thin and the leaves to turn yellow. When this happens, you need to move it to a place with good lighting conditions in time.

2. Pests: The more common ones are aphids, thrips and snails. If the pests are not too serious, you can just use spraying water to repel the insects. Paying more attention to the ventilation of the breeding environment may reduce the harm of pests.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: Basil seeds, whether roots, stems, leaves or their aroma, are non-toxic and can be eaten, so they can be cultivated with confidence.

2. Can it be grown indoors: Basil seeds can be grown indoors. Not only do they have a good decorative effect, but they also have the function of purifying indoor air. The flowers are also very beautiful. It is a good idea to grow a few of them at home.