Basil.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Annual herb

Licht

Full sun, at least 6 to 8 hours daily.

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 1 bis 3 Tage

Endgröße

1 to 2 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 10 bis 11

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to prevent root rot. Pinch off the top sets of leaves regularly to encourage a bushy shape and prevent premature flowering. Watch for wilting, which is a clear sign your plant is thirsty.

Gießen

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Schneiden

Pinch back the growing tips weekly to promote branching and delay flowering.

Umtopfen

Basil is typically grown as an annual, so repotting is rarely necessary.

Boden

Well draining, nutrient rich potting mix.

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

10 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Annual, typically one growing season.

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

Basil is non-toxic to humans.

Kinder

There are no specific safety concerns for children handling this plant.

Kontaktallergene

Some people may experience mild skin irritation from the essential oils in the leaves.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen is not typically an airborne allergen.

Essbarkeit

Basil is generally safe, but avoid excessive consumption if you are pregnant or nursing.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Opposite, oval shaped bright green leaves
• Strongly aromatic, sweet and peppery scent
• Small white or purple flower spikes
• Square stems typical of mint family

Höhe

0,3 bis 0,6m

Breite

0,2 bis 0,4m

Blätter

green, purple, deciduous

Blüten

white, pink, 0,5 bis 1cm

Häufige Probleme

• Downy mildew — Causes yellowing leaves and gray fuzzy growth on the undersides.
• Aphids — Small insects that suck sap from new growth.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

spring, early summer

Überwinterung

Basil is frost-sensitive and will die in cold weather. Bring pots indoors before the first frost if you wish to extend the season.

Im Kübel

Basil grows very well in containers, provided the pot has good drainage and is at least 20 cm wide.

Planting basil near tomatoes is a classic pairing that benefits both plants in the garden.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Tomate — Basil is said to improve the flavor of tomatoes when grown nearby.
• Paprika — They share similar water and light requirements.

Fernhalten von

• Ruta graveolens — Rue can inhibit the growth of many herbs when planted in close proximity.

Ähnliche Arten

• Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora — It has a distinct anise flavor and purple stems.
• Holy Basil — It is a different species often used for medicinal tea.

Botanisches

Familie

Lamiaceae

Gattung

Ocimum

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Tropical regions of central Africa to Southeast Asia.

Artenschutz

Basil is widely cultivated and is not of conservation concern.

It thrives in warm, sunny environments with well-draining soil.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary herb, container gardening, companion planting

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Why is my basil flowering?

It is bolting, which happens when the plant reaches maturity or experiences stress.

Can I grow basil indoors?

Yes, it thrives on a sunny windowsill with at least six hours of light.

Woher der Name kommt

The name originates from the Greek word basilikon, meaning royal plant. It was historically associated with royalty.

Gut zu wissen

• Basil belongs to the mint family.
• The name comes from the Greek word basileus, meaning king.
• Pinching off flower buds keeps the plant producing leaves longer.