Pot soil selection

Basil is a deep-rooted plant, and its roots can penetrate 50 to 100 centimeters into the soil. Therefore, it is best to choose well-drained, fertile and loose sandy loam, and apply sufficient base fertilizer before planting. . In home cultivation, it is best to choose a flower pot that is both deep and wide, so as to meet the root depth needs of basil. Seedling selection and germination

Due to the short frost-free period, open field cultivation and production require seed cultivation in a greenhouse or greenhouse. If you only eat the young stems and leaves, you can grow seedlings or conduct direct seeding. The seedling period is usually sown in mid-to-late April.

Put the seeds into a gauze bag, shake off the water vigorously, cover it with a wet towel or gauze, keep it warm and moisturized, and place it at a temperature of about 25°C for germination. During the germination process, rinse with clean water once a day to control the seeds. If the amount of seeds is large, turn them 1 to 2 times a day to balance the temperature and germinate neatly. The temperature in the early stage of germination can be slightly higher to promote budding. When the buds are about to emerge (the seeds will open their mouths), the temperature should be dropped by 3 to 5°C to make the buds strong and neat. After all the buds have sprouted, if you encounter special weather, you can move the buds to a place at 5 to 10°C to control the growth of the buds and wait for sowing.

Planting time

Sowing is carried out from March to April in the south and from late April to May in the north. Sowing should be carried out in the morning on a sunny day. Put the nutritious soil into the seeding tray and heat it with heat. Pour it thoroughly with water or warm water. After the water seeps down, sprinkle a layer of medicinal soil, sow the germinated seeds evenly in the tray, cover it with 1cm thick medicinal soil, and cover it with a plastic film to keep it warm and moisturizing. After transplanting, water thoroughly to ensure that the pot soil is moist. Things to note

Some flower lovers will plant a lot of basil on their balconies or flower beds. At this time, attention should be paid to the maintenance and management of planted seedlings. Carry out thinning and patching when the seedlings are 6 to 10 centimeters tall. Generally, weeding is done twice, the first time 10 to 20 days after emergence, and the topsoil is lightly hoeed. The second time is from early May to early June. When weeding, you can turn the soil over to keep it loose. The seedlings are afraid of drought, so pay attention to timely watering. Flower lovers who breed in flower beds can apply some chicken manure water appropriately to maintain nutrient supply.