The planting method of plant basil

Basil

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

Aliases: dwarf bran, nine-story pagoda, gold, St. Joseph grass, sweet basil, orchid incense

Family and genus: basil of Labiatae.

Cultivation management: sowing or cutting propagation. Seeds are sown indoors or in hotbeds in early spring in North China and can be planted at the beginning of April. Softwood cuttings can also be topped in summer. It sprouted about 3-7 days after sowing, and was transplanted about one month until there were two pairs of true leaves (plant height about 15cm). The distance between planting rows is generally (15: 30) cm × (50: 90) cm. After growing, the plant is branched and clumpy, and if it is mainly used to produce fresh food of leaves, coring should be carried out to promote branching and increase harvest. The general N-P205-K20 ratio of fertilizer application is 1:1:1. It is suggested that nitrogen (N) per hectare is about 230~300kg as base fertilizer, and then 50~75kg nitrogen is used as topdressing fertilizer after harvest.

Application: mostly used as courtyard flower path background or ground cover plant, the whole plant contains aromatic volatile oil, is the main aromatic, medicinal plant.

How to plant basil?

As the little vanilla fighting in the front line, there is nothing Xiao Hefei can do with them. The fragrance may be their invincible weapon! With the slightest touch of the hand, it will leave a fragrance. Basil, don't be afraid of the wind and rain! The leaves really smell better and better, and there are beautiful little flowers to comfort the gardener who planted them! It will even attract some beautiful butterflies and industrious bees to collect honey. So how does basil grow? Next, the editor will introduce to you.

1. Prepare the seeds, the seeds must be fresh, it is best not to store more than a year. The germination rate will be very high in this way. This is the seed I left when I planted last year, and the branches still smell fragrant. (these branches are all dry, with the seeds on them, and you can see them by rubbing them with your hands.)

2. The flowerpot doesn't need to be too big. Soil quality is better with rotten leaf soil, because it is more fertile, and ordinary soil can also be used. The flowerpot is about 15 centimeters in diameter. Generally, the sowing time is spring sowing or autumn sowing, as long as the temperature is not too low, it can sprout.

3. Sprinkle the seeds directly into the basin, cover a thin layer of soil, pour enough water, and spray some water every day to keep the basin soil moist. It will sprout in about a week. I sowed ten seeds and germinated seven, with good results.

4. In order to promote the development of branches, one pinching and topping treatment can also be carried out when basil grows to about 7 leaves, which does not have to be topped, as long as the soil is fertile, nutrients and sunlight can keep up. It is not difficult to have fat leaves and strong branches.

5. Watering and fertilizing for a long time can loosen the soil and so on. In short, it will not grow bugs so easily, so there is no need to worry about diseases and insect pests. Basil has grown up.

6. Usually pick the tender leaves to make basil fried eggs, basil tomato soup, the taste is awesome. out of the ordinary. At the end of the growth period, after flowering, the seeds can be harvested and sown next year.

The above is the basil planting method provided by the succulent flower bed. I hope it can help you. Welcome to continue to pay attention to the succulent flower bed and learn more about the conservation of vanilla plants.

When will basil be planted? Planting time and method of basil

Basil is an annual herb of lip-shaped basil, which is a fragrant plant for both medicine and food. It has emerald green leaves, bright flowers and fragrance, and has high ornamental value. At the same time, basil also has the functions of dissolving dampness and digestion, promoting blood circulation, detoxification and so on. Nowadays, people pay more and more attention to health. Basil, which has a certain health care effect, has attracted more attention and has high planting value. So, when will basil be planted? The planting time and method of basil are introduced as follows.

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1. Planting time of basil

From March to April in the south and from late April to May in the north, the sowing should be carried out on a sunny morning, put the nutritive soil into the sowing plate, water it thoroughly with hot water or warm water, sprinkle a layer of medicinal soil and sow the sprouted seeds evenly on the plate, covered with 1 cm thick medicinal soil, covered with plastic film, insulated and moisturized. Strip sowing open shallow ditch according to row spacing of 35 cm, hole sowing by hole spacing of 25 cm, sprinkle it evenly into ditch or hole, cover a thin layer of soil, and keep the soil moist, with seeds of 0.2-0.3 kg per mu. Seedlings can also be used for transplanting. In the north, seedlings can be raised in the sunny border in March, and the seedlings can be transplanted to the field with soil when the seedlings are 10-15 cm high. Water steadily after transplanting.

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2. Planting method of basil

1. Land selection and fertilization: basil is a deep-rooted plant, and its roots can be buried in 50-100 cm, so it is appropriate to choose sandy loam with good drainage and fertile looseness. Apply enough base fertilizer before planting, level off and rake fine, and make a flat or high bed of about 130 centimeters. In our country, because of the short frost-free period, we must raise seedlings in greenhouse or greenhouse in order to harvest seeds in open field. If you only eat tender stems and leaves, the seedlings can also be directly seeded, and the seedling period is generally sown in the middle and last ten days of April.

two。 Sow and raise seedlings: put basil seeds in a gauze bag, shake off the water vigorously, cover it with wet towels or gauze, keep warm and moisturizing, and germinate at a temperature of about 25 ℃. In the process of sprouting, rinse with clean water once a day, control clean, such as a large amount of seeds, turn 1-2 times a day, so that the temperature is balanced and budding neatly. The temperature in the early stage of budding can be slightly higher to promote budding. when the bud is about to come out (the seed will open its mouth), the temperature should be reduced by 3-5 ℃ to make the bud stout and neat. After budding, if you encounter special weather, you can move the buds to a place of 5-10 ℃ to control the growth of buds and wait for sowing.

3. Ploughing and topdressing: when basil seedlings are 6-10 cm high, interseedling and replenishment seedlings are carried out, 2-3 seedlings are left in each hole, and 1 plant is left in strip sowing according to 10 cm. Generally ploughing and weeding twice, the first time in 10-20 days after emergence, shallow hoe topsoil. The second time is from early May to early June, before the seedlings are closed, and after each intertillage, human and animal dung water should be applied. If you are afraid of drought in the seedling stage, you should pay attention to timely watering.

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4. Harvest time: basil stems and leaves are harvested from July to August, cut the whole grass, remove fine roots and impurities, and dry. When the plant is 20 cm high and the ridge is closed, the unbolted young twigs are harvested at the front end, with a length of 5-10 cm, once every 7-15 days. The essential oil is extracted when the inflorescence is ready.

5. Harvest and processing: when harvesting basil, cut the plant 20-25 cm above the ground with a sickle to avoid shaking the root system so as not to affect the ability of regeneration, and then strengthen fertilizer and water management to promote its re-germination of new stems and leaves. Processing should be carried out as soon as possible after harvest to prevent the wound and leaves from turning brown and yellowing, affecting the quality of essential oil.

[editor's conclusion] basil likes a warm and humid environment and is not resistant to cold and waterlogging, so more attention should be paid to it in the process of planting. The above introduces the planting time and method of basil. I hope it can be helpful to you!