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Sweet Basil - 6" Grow bag

Sweet Basil - 6" Grow bag

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  • Fast-growing aromatic culinary herb
  • Continuous harvest with regular pinching
  • Ideal for pots and balconies
  • Easy from seed or cuttings
  • Edible and pet-safe
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Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a fast-growing aromatic culinary herb prized for its fragrant green leaves used fresh in Italian, Thai and continental cooking. A warm-season annual, it thrives in India's climate, producing flush after flush of tender leaves when grown in a sunny spot with regular harvesting. It does well in pots, grow bags, balconies and kitchen gardens, reaching knee height before flowering. Pinching the tips keeps plants bushy and delays bolting. With ample sun, fertile moist soil and frequent picking, a few plants supply a household with fresh basil through the warm months for pesto, salads, garnishes and teas.

Specifications

Family Lamiaceae
Native region Tropical Asia & Africa
Mature height 30-60 cm
Mature spread 20-40 cm
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Aromatic soft green (or purple) leaves
Flower colour White to pale purple
Flower season Warm season
Climate zone Tropical to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun, 5-6 hours; bright light keeps it bushy and aromatic.
Watering Keep evenly moist; water when topsoil dries, avoid waterlogging.
Soil / mix Fertile, well-draining loam rich in organic matter.
Temperature Loves 20-35C; sensitive to cold and frost.
Humidity Tolerant; good airflow prevents fungal issues.
Fertilizer Feed every 2-3 weeks with balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid feed.
Pruning Pinch tips regularly and remove flower buds to prolong leafing.
Repotting Pot on as it grows; usually grown as a seasonal annual.
Propagation Easy from seed; stem cuttings root in water within days.
Pests & problems Aphids, whitefly and spider mites; watch for damping-off.
Toxicity / safety Edible and non-toxic to humans and pets.
Difficulty Easy.

Uses

A culinary herb used fresh in pesto, salads, pastas, Thai dishes, garnishes and herbal teas; also valued as a fragrant companion plant in kitchen gardens.

Growing tips

In India sow after the cold has passed and grow in full sun with steady moisture; pinch tips often and remove flower spikes early to keep leaves coming, and give afternoon shade in extreme summer heat.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water basil?
Keep the soil evenly moist - water when the topsoil starts to dry, usually daily in summer. Avoid both wilting and waterlogging.
How much sun does basil need?
Give it full sun for at least 5-6 hours a day, which keeps it bushy, leafy and most aromatic.
Is basil safe for pets?
Yes, sweet basil is edible and non-toxic to people, cats and dogs.
How do I harvest basil for more growth?
Pinch the top set of leaves just above a leaf pair regularly; this encourages branching and a continuous supply.
How do I propagate basil?
Sow seed easily, or root stem cuttings in a glass of water within a week and pot them up.
Why is my basil flowering and getting bitter?
Heat and age trigger flowering (bolting), which turns leaves bitter. Pinch off flower spikes early to keep leaves sweet.
Can I grow basil indoors?
Yes, on a very bright, sunny windowsill, though it grows best outdoors in full sun.
Is basil toxic if eaten?
No, it is a culinary herb and completely safe to eat.
What fertilizer should I use?
Feed a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks for lush leaf growth.
Why are leaves yellowing?
Usually from overwatering, poor drainage or lack of feeding. Improve drainage, let it dry slightly and fertilize.

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