Basil plant Ocimum basilicum, a fragrant aromatic shrub, reaches a height of about one meter. Its flowers are found in cluster inflorescences. The plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family, cultivated for ornamental purposes and for its distinctive fragrant scent. It has other medicinal uses and is characterized by its tolerance to hot weather, making it suitable for cultivation in desert and dry areas. This basil is considered the ordinary basil that is not edible, as edible basil differs in color, shape, and leaf thickness. Edible basil leaves are light, non-thick, and tend to be light green, while regular basil is darker. Edible basil leaves are soft, whereas regular basil leaves are rough and elongated, while edible basil tends to be rounded.
Caring for the basil plant:
Prune the tips of the long branches of the newly planted plant to stimulate root growth, and also cut off any flowers that appear to encourage vegetative growth (branches and leaves). Remove weeds from the soil and fertilize up to three times a year. Water twice daily in summer and once every two days in winter. The number of watering times depends on soil moisture, as the soil must remain moist.
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Basil plant Ocimum basilicum, a fragrant aromatic shrub, reaches a height of about one meter. Its flowers are found in cluster inflorescences. The plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family, cultivated for ornamental purposes and for its distinctive fragrant scent. It has other medicinal uses and is characterized by its tolerance to hot weather, making it suitable for cultivation in desert and dry areas. This basil is considered the ordinary basil that is not edible, as edible basil differs in color, shape, and leaf thickness. Edible basil leaves are light, non-thick, and tend to be light green, while regular basil is darker. Edible basil leaves are soft, whereas regular basil leaves are rough and elongated, while edible basil tends to be rounded.
Caring for the basil plant:
Prune the tips of the long branches of the newly planted plant to stimulate root growth, and also cut off any flowers that appear to encourage vegetative growth (branches and leaves). Remove weeds from the soil and fertilize up to three times a year. Water twice daily in summer and once every two days in winter. The number of watering times depends on soil moisture, as the soil must remain moist.
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