Basil is an aromatic plant originally from India, which has been used both in cooking and in traditional medicine.
It is impossible to call him very whimsical, but with some recommendations you should be familiar with the harvest to be a success. Especially important when growing basil to choose the right time for planting.
In the article you will find information about when to plant spice in open areas, at what temperature it can be done, including in the Urals and in other areas, as well as in what months and where it should be planted only at home or in a greenhouse.
When to sow seeds and plant spice in open areas?
Severe cold spells and night frosts are destructive for a heat-loving plant. In the open ground basil is comfortable when the soil warms up to 15 ° C.
In different regions of the country, these terms may vary. For example, in the southern regions suitable weather conditions are established by the end of May, in Central Russia - by the beginning of June, and in Siberia, the Urals and the Far East, spice should be grown only in a greenhouse or greenhouse.- It is important to bear in mind that the seeds are more vulnerable to temperature fluctuations, while basil grown through seedlings adapts more successfully in the garden.
- As for the basil varieties, the most unpretentious ones (clove, clove-pepper and lemon varieties) are suitable for open ground, the rest are sown in pots for seedlings.
In different regions of the country, these terms may vary. For example, in the southern regions suitable weather conditions are established by the end of May, in Central Russia - by the beginning of June, and in Siberia, the Urals and the Far East, spice should be grown only in a greenhouse or greenhouse.Features of sowing and planting in different months
Consider when you can plant spice seedlings and seeds in the spring and summer in open ground, as well as at other times of the year at home.
In March
Mid-March is the time for sowing seeds in greenhouses and greenhouses. For basil should pick up a heated, fertilized with organic soil, as well as protect from drafts and wind. It will not be superfluous to introduce drainage in order to prevent the plant roots from rotting. In order to preserve heat and moisture, the bed with basil is recommended to cover with plastic wrap.
Reference! For early planting in greenhouses, anise varieties are best suited ("Italian Basil", "Anise Basil", "Anise Gourmet", "Anise Delight").
In April
April is often happy with warm weather, but residents of the southern areas should not rush to plant seeds in the garden. Even one cold night can ruin a crop. But for summer residents from Central Russia, it is time to prepare seedlings for further transplantation into open ground.
It is most convenient to use for the basil a ready-made soil mixture, spilled with a solution of potassium permanganate. It is enough to lower the seeds for 1 cm in a moistened soil, cover with a film or glass and leave in a bright place, where the temperature varies between 20 ° C and 25 ° C. For planting through the seedlings fit any varieties, except for undersized (they are most convenient to grow in indoor conditions).
In May
By the end of May, in the southern regions of the country, as a rule, the weather is warm enough to plant basil in the open ground with seeds, so the question of whether it is possible to sow at this time is not worth it. This heat-loving plant is ideal for an open sunny place.
The soil prepared for sowing should be covered with a film a few days before planting in order to achieve the optimum temperature of the soil. Crops should be sprinkled with fertile soil and the film should not be removed until germination.
A solid harvest will turn out if you choose the most resistant varieties of purple basil: ordinary, Yerevan, red.
In June
The first decade of June is the most suitable time for transplanting seedlings to open ground. So that the plants are not injured and successfully adapted to new conditions, it is recommended to avoid the scorching sun during the procedure and shade during the first few days.
Important! It is impossible to break the earthen room on the roots of a young plant, and after the procedure is over, plentifully shed the beds with warm defended water. Basil responds well to nitrogen fertilizers, so no need to neglect them.
For planting in the warm June fit any kind of spices.
In other months
At home, you can grow stunted basil varieties all year round. For these purposes, suitable plants in pots, located on the balcony. It is necessary to keep the temperature at 20-25 ° C, hide from direct sunlight and drafts and make sure that the soil remains moist but not overflowed.
It turns out that when choosing the date of sowing basil in open or closed ground, you need to focus only on the weather conditions in your area: it does not hurt to check with the weather forecasts or consult with more experienced summer residents.
So, successfully plant basil under the force of even a novice gardener. If you boldly experiment with a variety of varieties and be attentive to your beds, you can get an aromatic spice that is always good in both fresh and dried form.
