1, basil good sowing time is spring March-May, basil suitable for most parts of our country sowing, the spring in the north is a little later than the south, more in late April to mid-May sowing, according to the actual situation of each city to choose a good sowing time.

2, basil planting skills (1) seed selection method: scientific selection is the premise of everything, choose lush growth, full and uniform fruit, no pests and diseases of the prime of the tree for seed, remember not to buy aged seeds, aged seeds germination rate is lower than new seeds.

(2) the method of germination wake up: soak the seeds for 12 hours before sowing, fish out the seeds in a gauze bag to shake dry, covered with a wet towel, keep moist, room temperature 25 degrees Celsius storage, watering once a day, and so the seeds can be sown to germinate.

(3) the choice of soil: basil on the soil requirements are not high, but seedlings need to be fertile soil, flat, well-drained, adjacent to the water source of the garden, the more fertile the soil, the more vigorous the growth of seedlings, before sowing to be tilled to remove the large pieces of soil, in order to prevent the seeds out of the head of the difficulty, applying bottom fertilizer, watering thoroughly.

(4) the method of sowing: basil sowing depth to shallow sowing, depth of about 2 centimeters can be, too deep will affect the rate of germination, sowing after watering, to water thoroughly.

(5) maintenance methods: after sowing the seeds can be covered with straw, keep the soil moist to prevent the soil from drying out, regular watering, weeding, applying liquid fertilizer, usually be sure to keep the soil moist, not dry.