Petunias are everywhere. They tumble out of hanging baskets, flank doorways in pots, and fill flower beds across the world.They bloom all summer long, come
12.06.2023 - 01:05 / gardenerspath.com / Lorna Kring
How to Propagate Basil from SeedBeloved for its sweetly spicy flavor, aromatic basil is easy to grow from seed for a steady harvest over the entire growing season.
Many different varieties are available for home gardens, each with their own unique charm and characteristics.
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Cultivars like ‘Genovese’ produce large, green leaves with a sweet flavor of cinnamon or cloves. Thai varieties have narrow leaves with a distinct hint of anise to their flavor, plus gorgeous spires of purple flowers. And there are striking purple-leaf and variegated varieties as well.
Whatever type you choose, it’s always a good idea to plant in succession – these flavorful leaves disappear fast and you don’t want any lulls in production! Start early crops indoors, then direct sow seeds outdoors once consistently warm temperatures arrive.
Growing your own is easy, rewarding, and economical too – and you’ll be enjoying the first harvest just a few weeks after sowing!
So, if you need more flavorful herbs in your life, let’s jump into the details on how to grow basil from seed.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
When to StartBasil plants are members of the Lamiaceae or mint family, tender heat-lovers native to tropical regions of Africa and Southeast Asia.
In the garden, they require warm soil and full sun.
To direct sow in containers or garden beds, wait until overnight temperatures remain above 50°F – usually from mid-April to early June, depending on your region.
Seeds germinate in temperatures between 50 and 70°F, and they definitely germinate and sprout better at the warmer end of that temperature range. Cool, damp conditions are the bane of basil
Petunias are everywhere. They tumble out of hanging baskets, flank doorways in pots, and fill flower beds across the world.They bloom all summer long, come
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