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- Are there winter hardy basil varieties?
- Not intended in the Metaplan of Mother Nature
- These varieties bravely face cold rainy weather
- Lack of hardiness does not exclude perennial culture
- Tips & Tricks
Are there winter hardy basil varieties?
Winter hard basil would undoubtedly be a bestseller - if only it existed. However, owing to its tropical origin, the kestrell kills at temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. After all, some varieties thrive in the field. Here you will find all the important details.
Not intended in the Metaplan of Mother Nature
There is no help and no murder, winter-hard basil is not granted to herbalists among hobby gardeners. Immigrated from tropical climes with average temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius, Königskraut sets its growth from 12 degrees Celsius without further ado. Although winter-hard basil belongs to the realm of the fables, this does not mean for a long time that there is no cultivation in the field. So keep reading.
These varieties bravely face cold rainy weather
The vast majority of basil varieties favors a warm, rain-protected location. Since woody shoots affect the aroma content, experienced hobby gardeners also cut back the plant regularly, thus preserving the delicate, herbaceous habit. Good to know that the following three varieties do not lose their taste despite woody twigs. In the same turn, these royal herbs take cool rainy weather in the summer without complaining:
All three varieties feature a majestic stature, purple-colored or veined leaves and a pink flower. They all have what it takes to create an enchanting eye candy in every bed. Thanks to the gradually woody shoots, they do not lie on the ground after every summer downpour. As a downer, some hobby gardeners evaluate the only possible propagation through cuttings.
Lack of hardiness does not exclude perennial culture
Although basils below 10 degrees Celsius sweep the sails, this shortcoming does not necessarily mean abandoning a perennial culture. In her native country Königskraut thrives over several years. The chances of hibernation are therefore good if the plant finds the following conditions:
Since no flowers sprout in the course of wintering, the harvest is limited to the actual needs. Whole shoots are cut with a length of 5 centimeters. From mid-May, the king's cabbage moves into the garden or onto the balcony for another aromatic-rich outdoor season.
Tips & Tricks
Bask planted in the bed simply hangs over for winter storage when the plant is planted in the soil along with a large bucket in May. Ideally, there are two handles on the edge of the pot, so you can easily pick the herb from the ground in autumn to carry it to the winter quarters.
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