How to Care for Ocimum basilicum

Korean name: 바질

This herb is essential in Italian cuisine. It is used in pasta, pizza, and salads, and its bright green leaves are refreshing.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: India, Africa
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Flower meaning: Love
• Traits: culinary herb, Italian, fragrant, edible

Care Guide

• Light: Needs 6~8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Watering: Water frequently to keep the soil moist.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Average humidity
• Temperature: 18~28°C (very sensitive to cold)
• Fertilizer: Diluted fertilizer every two weeks.

Common questions

How often should you water Ocimum basilicum?

Water frequently to keep the soil moist. Roughly every 3 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ocimum basilicum?

It likes Needs 6~8 hours of direct sunlight daily.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Fertile, well-draining soil..

Is Ocimum basilicum safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Ocimum basilicum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~28°C (very sensitive to cold). Humidity: Average humidity. Fertilise Diluted fertilizer every two weeks..