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Breeding methods and precautions of basil

Jane Margolis
2020-07-04 23:33:38
Temperature: 15 to 25 degrees are suitable, winter need cold. Watering: appropriate amount is required, no water accumulation, rather dry than wet. Light: when the light is not too strong, it can be placed in the sunny place, to avoid strong light. Soil: it requires strong drainage capacity and rich nutrition. Reproduction: a method of sowing. Change basin: change basin every two years, pay attention to loosening soil and weeding.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: Basil is suitable for growing in a warm environment. Therefore, the surrounding temperature can be adjusted to 15 to 25 degrees. According to its habits, it is not hardy, so winter need to be cold, try to keep above ten degrees.

2. Watering: according to the habit of basil, it is drought resistant, but it is very afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, at any time can not be poured too much, never water. According to the method of "better dry than wet". If there is water in the basin, it should be discharged in time.

3. Light: Basil prefers light. When the light is not very strong, put it in the sunny place. When the light is very strong, it can be moved to the half shade to avoid it being exposed to the sun.

4. Soil: the two most important requirements are drainage and nutrition. To meet these two requirements, we can guarantee its growth.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Reproduction: it can be seeded. The sowing time varies according to the region. The South sows in March or this April. The North sows in the end of April or may. Also, choose a sunny morning. Nutrient soil was selected as the matrix. Then, select the right seeds, put them in water and soak them before sowing. If the method of "row sowing" is adopted, the row spacing can be controlled at 35 cm. If it is a "hole sowing" method, the distance between the holes can be controlled at 25 cm. After sowing, keep wet.

2. Basin change: it can be changed once every two years. However, in the interval of two soil changes, it is necessary to loosen the soil frequently, and at the same time, it is necessary to clean up the weeds around.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: there may be "wilt disease", which is caused by fungi. The disease causes the leaves to wither and die. The bacteria that cause the disease will be in the soil for many years. The effect of medication is the best. It needs to be used in time.

2. Insect pests: there are many kinds, such as "snail", "slug", "leafminer", etc. A small number can be captured. They can also use their favorite food to lure them

4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: it is not toxic. Besides, it can also be used as a kind of Medicine

Basil

2. Whether it can be raised at home: Yes. It is nontoxic and can be safely raised. It can also be used as an ornamental, and indoor temperature, light conditions are also suitable

Basil

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