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- Unique basil tree - so succeed the care
- This location promises best growth
- A balanced water and nutrient balance
- So the tree comes through the winter healthy
- Tips & Tricks
Unique basil tree - so succeed the care
Capable growers have made a remarkable innovation with the Basil Tree. There is a mysterious veil over the precise process of finishing on a trunk. Less puzzling is the care. Here you will find all the important details.
This location promises best growth
For basil to thrive as a tree, a sunny, warm location is of paramount importance. Cold drafts should not be exposed to the herbal plant, as well as pattering rain. If you prefer cultivating in the bed, the soil should be nutrient-rich, humus-rich and freshly moist. In the bucket we recommend potting soil compost-based, optimized by the addition of sand, perlite, expanded clay or lava granules.
A balanced water and nutrient balance
As a starvationist, basil relies on a water and nutrient supply that keeps its balance. Avoid rashes in one direction or another, thanks to the plant with vitality and a rich harvest. How to do it right:
In the pot, the basil tree proves to be more in need of care than in the bed. Check casting requirements daily, especially on warm summer days.
So the tree comes through the winter healthy
The heat-loving basil unfolds its unique aroma in the fresh air to perfection. As soon as temperatures drop below the 12-degree mark, the time is ripe for a move to winter quarters. If the tree finds a sunny window seat at 15 to 20 degrees Celsius, continue harvesting the aromatic leaves throughout the winter.
Given the reduced light and temperature conditions, the need for water and nutrients decreases. Always pour a thumb sample to prevent waterlogging. Fertilization takes place in this phase every 4 to 6 weeks.
Tips & Tricks
A flowering basil tree is undoubtedly a charming eye candy. If, however, the first flowers are not already removed, the leaves take on a bitter taste. In addition, the plant stops growing to die off after the maturity of its seeds. This deficiency is prevented by a regular harvest of the shoot tips on a length of 5-7 centimeters.
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