How to properly grow and care for basil in a greenhouse

Purple basil: with what, then can you plant it in the beds in the garden?

Basil is known for its spicy aroma. Its leaves perfectly complement various meat dishes, salads, and sauces. In addition, the basil plant is often used in landscape compositions; the beautiful rich purple color of basil will become a decoration for flower beds. But they still love basil for its taste and aroma.

Among the varieties of purple basil are:

• Ararat
• Yerevan
• Pepper aroma
• Opal
• Vanilla
• Thai

Basil is sold in supermarkets, markets, and vegetable stalls; purchasing the spice is not a problem. But you can grow this plant at home if you know some of the subtleties of care. Basil is capricious. Sufficient lighting, suitable soil, and fertilizer are required. Without proper care, instead of abundant large leaves, you can get limp greens. Therefore, let's figure out what conditions need to be organized for growing an annual basil plant.

Purple basil

First you need to choose the right place to plant your seeds or seedlings.

Important: According to the rules for alternating crops in open ground, basil cannot be planted in one place for more than 5 years. If you do not adhere to this rule, a massive disease of all nearby plants with fusarium is possible.

Good neighbors for basil will be:

1. Legumes. Basil prevents bean weevil from infecting legumes.
2. Tomatoes. Fragrant basil has a positive effect on the taste of tomatoes.
3. Bell pepper. Basil has a positive effect on the growth and development of sweet peppers.

Basil can be planted after potatoes and tomatoes. For a good harvest of these crops, fertilizers are usually used, which subsequently have a positive effect on the growth of basil.

Basil is often planted in the tree trunks. Basil drives away pests with its smell and phytoncides. Only trees need to be selected with a small crown so that the basil receives a lot of light.

Bad neighbors for basil are daikon and radish.

Neighborhood of crops in the garden

Varieties for greenhouse cultivation

Breeders have bred more than 160 varieties of basil. They differ in the shade and size of the leaves, and the height of the bushes. To obtain a good harvest, vegetable growers with little experience are suitable for undemanding, popular varieties. You can plant several varieties of basil in one bed.

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This variety appeared quite recently. Only in 2022 was it included in the State Register and allowed for cultivation in all regions of Russia. This variety has a short ripening period. After the sprouts appear, 45 days pass before flowering. A medium-sized bush is covered with small egg-shaped leaf plates with wavy edges. During flowering, the bush is covered with dark purple buds. Greens with a pleasant taste and light cinnamon aroma.

Ararat

This variety was bred in 2004 and is now cultivated throughout Russia. This regan has an average growing season. It begins to bloom 70 days after germination. The height of the bush with straight stems is 60 cm. They are covered with medium-sized greenish-purple leaves with sparse teeth along the edge. The greens have a rich flavor and a strong anise aroma. During flowering, lilac buds appear on the plant.

Basilisk

An early ripening variety was developed in 2003. Since then, it has been successfully grown throughout the country. No more than 50 days pass from the appearance of sprouts to flowering. The height of the bush of this variety is no more than 20 cm. Straight raised shoots are covered with small green ovoid leaves with smooth edges. During flowering, the bush is covered with white small buds. The greens have a pleasant, delicate taste and clove-pepper aroma.

Dark Opal

This variety was developed by American breeders. It has a short ripening period. It takes 45 days until the flowers appear. The height of the bushes is from 30 to 40 cm. Due to the small size of the bush, "Dark Opal" can be grown in pots. Raised shoots are covered with ovoid purple leaves. The greens give off a rich clove-pepper aroma.

How to prepare basil seeds for sowing in a greenhouse, hotbed, or open ground?

Purple basil can be grown from seeds. It is advisable to plant the plant in open ground in seedlings. The seeds must first be planted in pots; after germination, the seedlings are planted in the garden.

Important: Successful germination of basil largely depends on proper seed preparation. Basil seeds have an ethereal coating, which makes it difficult for the seeds to germinate.

The seeds of some vegetables are soaked before planting for better germination. Basil seeds do not need to be soaked; they need to be warmed. It is recommended to keep the seeds in a well-warmed place for two weeks before planting in the soil. Heating batteries are suitable for this. Place the seeds in a natural fabric bag, then place them on the radiator.

Immediately before planting in the soil, basil seeds are placed in a solution of potassium permanganate for a couple of hours. Many summer residents water the soil with the same solution before planting seedlings. This helps to disinfect the soil and protect the seeds from various pests.

Purple Basil Seeds

Timing of sowing seeds

Typically, basil seeds are sown for seedlings in early April (central Russia, in more southern regions - somewhat earlier, in more northern regions - 1-2 weeks later).

Sowing

Seeds are sown in standard seedling boxes (60 x 30 x 8 cm) according to a row pattern, leaving 5-6 cm between rows (solid row). One standard box consumes 1 g of seeds. In a winter greenhouse you can sow directly onto the rack. They are not buried in the ground, but are crushed on top with a thin layer of soil sifted through a sieve or simply finely crushed (about 0.5 cm).

Humidity Requirements

Basil prefers moderate humidity; it should be watered depending on the condition of the soil in the box, not allowing it to dry out completely and not allowing it to become waterlogged.

The need for spraying directly depends on the degree of dryness of the air. In warm greenhouses it is usually not required, in greenhouses it is rarely required, but in residential premises spraying is very desirable.

Lighting requirements

Basil grows better in the light, but tolerates slight shade without damaging the harvest. Therefore, if possible, it is advisable to provide it with good lighting, but if there are not enough well-lit places for seedlings of all crops (on the windowsill near the glass or near a lamp with a reflector), it is better to give them to more light-loving species. Additional lighting should be organized only during prolonged cloudy weather (if there is a lack of lamps, boxes with basil seedlings can be moved closer to them for 3-4 hours a day).

Temperature

It is not necessary to strictly observe a special temperature regime, the main thing is that the temperature in the room where the seedlings are grown does not fall below 15 ° C for a long time.

Feeding

Seedlings are usually either not fed, or fed once after thinning (or picking). Urea or ammonium nitrate is usually used for feeding.

Other care

After emergence, the seedlings are thinned out at a distance of 2-3 cm between plants in a row or (this depends on the region) planted in a solar-heated greenhouse.

7-10 days before planting in open ground, seedlings must be hardened off according to the standard scheme; in Al’s greenhouses, ventilation is organized for this.

Planting seedlings in a permanent place

Seedlings can be planted in a permanent place at the age of 50-60 days, always at a consistently warm temperature (in central Russia, usually in June) and when the plants reach the phase of 5-6 true leaves. Basil tolerates transplantation well.

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What kind of soil does purple basil need?

Basil requires suitable soil. You should not expect a good basil harvest on wet, heavy clay, loamy soils. The soil should be loose.

It is recommended to dig up the soil before planting basil, as well as in the fall. The following fertilizers must be applied per 1m2 of soil:

• Humus - from 3 to 5 kg;
• Superphosphate - 25 g;
• Potassium salt - 15 gr.

If you plan to grow a plant on clay soils, you must first thoroughly break the soil with a hoe or hoe. But, as practice shows, on such soils basil often gets sick and grows weak.

Choose a sunny place for basil so that the sun warms the plant throughout the day. Drafts should also be avoided.

The soil from the garden needs to be disinfected before planting seeds in pots. To do this, the soil is first sifted and then steamed in a water bath for 1 hour. This will protect the seeds from fungal diseases. Soil purchased in a store undergoes the necessary processing.

Soil for basil

Purple basil - growing from seeds: when to sow seeds in a greenhouse, greenhouse, open ground?

Basil bushes grow well in a greenhouse or greenhouse. Basil grows worse on a windowsill.

You can grow purple basil in greenhouse conditions all year round; in order for the seeds to germinate, you must constantly maintain the temperature at +25°C.

If you plan to plant seedlings in open ground, the seeds must be planted in pots 2 months before planting. The seed planting period is March and early April. Seedlings can be planted in open ground only in June, when 24-hour warm weather sets in. Basil does not tolerate frost at all.

Growing basil from seeds

Planting seedlings in early summer will ensure an early harvest of purple basil. Gradually, you can sow seeds into open ground, which will allow you to harvest throughout the summer season. If you plant not seedlings, but seeds in open ground in June, you will be able to harvest a late August harvest.

Basil grows well in a greenhouse. If you plan to plant seedlings from a greenhouse into open ground, you should harden off the seedlings. To do this, a week before planting in open ground, pots with young plants are practically not watered, the greenhouse is ventilated daily and the temperature is reduced. This method will ensure the survival of seedlings in open ground.

Seeds should not be buried more than 1 cm into the soil. At the same time, you should regularly ensure that the seeds are not dislodged from the soil as a result of watering. It is recommended to keep the seeds covered until the first shoots. After the sprouts appear, the film can be removed.

Important: If you want to sow different varieties of purple basil, be sure to label each variety. This will allow you to determine the one that is most suitable in taste and most adapted to your conditions.

It is recommended to plant seeds densely, as not all will sprout. Subsequently, the seedlings will need to be thinned out. Picking seedlings into separate pots is possible when 1-2 leaves appear on the sprout.

Compatibility with other crops

Basil gets along well with most herbs and vegetable crops, but it is still better to plant it with eggplants and tomatoes, but cabbage, marjoram, radishes, radishes and dill are undesirable neighbors.

Experienced gardeners believe that the best predecessors for basil are:

• tomatoes;
• potato;
• legumes.

Important!

Basil grows well after cucumbers, since high-quality organic matter is always added to them, but as neighbors in beds in the same greenhouse, cucumbers are not desirable, because they take the same mineral substances from the soil as the spice itself.

How many days does it take for basil to sprout after sowing?

Important: At a temperature of +25°+27°, purple basil seeds will sprout in 10-12 days.

Shoots may appear earlier, 7-8 days after planting. But this is a rare case.

If the shoots do not appear at the specified time, do not rush to panic, you should wait some more time. Perhaps the temperature is not favorable enough for seed germination. Place the container with the seeds in a warmer place.

Rapid seed germination depends on soil moisture. Create a greenhouse effect by covering the container with film. The soil should not be dry or too wet.

Purple basil in the garden

When planting seedlings, distance should be maintained. The optimal distance between rows is 25-30 cm. Between individual basil bushes, the permissible distance is at least 25 cm. Basil bushes can reach 50 cm in height; they need space for abundant growth. Densely planted basil grows small-leaved and weak.

Important: Plant seedlings in open ground in the evening, in calm weather.

Advantages of greenhouse cultivation

In open ground, you can get a harvest only in the warm season. Therefore, lovers of herbs often look for a way out of the situation and set up mini-gardens on windowsills, install greenhouses and hotbeds in the garden. Growing indoors has some advantages over planting spices outdoors.

Advantages:

1. Possibility of harvesting at any time of the year.
2. Temperature changes do not affect the quantity and quality of basil.
3. Fast growth compared to open ground.
4. Good compatibility with tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants. They can also be planted in a greenhouse.
5. In winter, the price of fresh herbs increases, which means you can make money by selling the surplus.

How often to water basil in a greenhouse, hotbed, or open ground?

Purple basil, like other varieties of the plant, needs constant watering. However, it is unacceptable for water to stagnate. The soil must be well drained. Overmoistening of the soil is fraught with the disease “blackleg”. Dry soil will result in low yield.

Rules for watering basil:

1. Make sure the soil is moist, but do not flood it under any circumstances.
2. Water at the root of the plant.
3. Water carefully, being careful not to wash the roots of the plant with water.
4. Water for irrigation must be warm and settled.
5. Basil should be watered in the morning so that the plant is saturated with water during the day and the moisture evaporates.

The weather is changeable; in the hot season, daily watering is required. On cloudy days, watering is not always required. The main rule for watering basil is that the soil should always be slightly moist.

Caring for basil involves frequent loosening of the soil. It is convenient to do this after watering.

Watering basil

How to feed basil in a greenhouse, hotbed, or open ground?

Important: Feeding is one of the important conditions, without which it is difficult to get a rich basil harvest.

Basil should be fed at different stages of growth:

• The first fertilizing is carried out during planting. If seeds are planted in open ground, it is appropriate to use the Zircon growth stimulator.
• In a greenhouse, the first fertilizing is required with the appearance of the first leaf. This feeding is especially important if the seedlings are not growing well. For feeding, potassium (3 g), nitrogen (2 g) and phosphorus (5 g) fertilizers are diluted in 1 liter of water. This solution should be watered over the plants.
• If you did not fertilize the seedlings at the stage of growing them in pots, be sure to fertilize them 2 weeks after planting the plants in open ground. In this case, the complex mineral fertilizer nitrophoska is well suited.
• In the future, feeding is required once a month. Basil needs nitrogen fertilizers, which stimulate the growth of green mass.

Care, watering and fertilizing

Care consists of timely watering, loosening and removing weeds. Moisture should be moderate, otherwise the plant will suffer from black stalk. It is necessary to remove the inflorescences in a timely manner, in this case the basil will form new shoots.

The plant is fed once every 14 days, using nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. To prepare a nutrient solution, it is recommended to carefully read the instructions for the drug. In most cases, the product is diluted in proportions of 10 grams per 1 liter of water. Nitrogen has a stimulating effect on basil and causes it to form more greenery. Potassium and phosphorus contribute to better production of essential oils.

Do I need to pinch purple basil?

Important: Purple basil must be pinched. This will ensure proper growth and beautiful formation of the bush.

Pinching is the procedure for removing the apical shoot. This is done quickly and does not require special skills. The benefits of pinching are great. This procedure allows the plant to grow side shoots and a mass of leaves. If you do not remove the apical shoot, the basil will grow upward and there will be few spicy leaves, which are the main target. Pinching will ensure greater yield.

In addition to pinching the top, you need to get rid of the flower stalks. Removing flower stalks will ensure the appearance of new shoots.

Purple basil: diseases and pests

Important: Basil is a disease-resistant plant. But if the growing conditions are not met, the plant is affected by fungal diseases.

Knowing the causes of diseases and pests of basil, you can prevent plant damage.

Diseases of purple basil:

1. Blackleg is a fungal infection of the root collar and stem of a plant. It is not difficult to identify this disease; the stem becomes dark and the leaves become depleted. Blackleg damage is caused by excessive watering, poor drainage, poor aeration and increased soil acidity.
2. Gray mold is a fungal disease that mainly affects basil in a greenhouse. This type of fungus is present in the soil, but actively begins to multiply due to an excess of moisture in the air. As a result of high temperature and moisture, drops form on the leaves, which lead to the death of the leaves. First, gray dry spots appear on the leaves, then they become watery and fluff appears. The fungus spreads to all parts of the plant and leads to death.
3. Fusarium - characterized by wilting of the plant. On young plants, the disease manifests itself as depletion of the stem, the color becomes brown. Adult plants begin to die from the top, it dries out. Fusarium affects seeds and can be present in the soil. For prevention, it is recommended to regularly alternate the planting site for basil.

Basil diseases
Pests practically do not bother basil. Moreover, this plant serves to repel various pests, such as aphids, spider mites, and field bugs. Sometimes the plant is affected by Japanese beetle. You can get rid of the pest manually by collecting the insect.

The best prevention of diseases is disinfection of the soil before planting, proper watering, and sufficient air in the greenhouse. In the early stages of a fungal disease, spraying with an infusion of onion peels helps. It is important to get rid of diseased plants so as not to expose other basil bushes to the disease.

Why purple basil does not sprout or sprouts poorly: reasons, what to do?

There may be several reasons why basil does not sprout. Often seeds do not germinate for several reasons:

• Poor quality seeds. Unfortunately, this is not at all uncommon. It is worth buying several bags from different manufacturers at once.
• Cold weather. Basil is a heat-loving plant; the seeds germinate only at a favorable temperature of at least +25°.
• Lack of light. This is a very important factor for seed germination.
• Bad soil. Basil will not grow in heavy loamy soil.
• Lack of moisture. If you constantly forget about watering, you should not expect good results.

Important: If you have fulfilled all the requirements for planting seeds and further care, but the basil still does not sprout, wait a little. Typically, seedlings appear on days 10-12, but if there is a lack of heat or moisture, the seeds may sprout later. Many summer residents noted that the seeds sprouted even in the third month after planting.

Try to analyze what your seeds lack for successful germination. It may be worth adjusting the irrigation system, or ensuring a suitable temperature.

Basil has a better chance of sprouting when the seeds are covered with film when planting. Especially if they are planted in open ground. Make a mini greenhouse for basil seeds.

If you think that all the conditions have been met, but there are still no shoots, use growth stimulants.

Important: The success of seed germination also largely depends on the proper preparation of raw materials for planting.

Basil shoots

Why does purple basil turn green: reasons, what to do?

Summer residents are often concerned with the question: why does purple basil turn green? Such a case is by no means uncommon. Many people think that the seeds were of poor quality. But it happens that purple entrances appear first, and then turn green.

This happens when there is insufficient sunlight. Basil should be in the sun 6-8 hours a day. If the weather is cloudy outside or the basil is growing on a windowsill in the shade, the leaves and tops of the plant begin to turn green.

There is no need to get rid of such a plant, everything is fine with it. It is enough to take the basil to a sunny place, and the leaves will again acquire a purple tint. If it is not possible to provide sunlight, it is recommended to install lamps for artificial lighting in greenhouses and on window sills.

If basil is growing in the garden and has begun to turn green, wait for sunny days. You will see your basil bushes begin to change color.

Basil turns green

Why do the leaves of purple basil turn black in the garden beds: reasons, what to do?

Important: If the leaves of the basil turn black, this indicates that the plant is infected with the fungal disease “blackleg”.

Your actions as a result of the formation of black leaves may be as follows:

1. Review the irrigation system. Most often, the cause of the development of the disease lies in abundant watering.
2. Loosen the soil. Creating soil that drains well will help save the situation.
3. Getting rid of weeds. Regular weeding of basil is required. Weeds inhibit the growth and development of plants.
4. Removing affected leaves and plants. If your entire basil bush turns black, get rid of it. Remove blackened leaves.
5. Tilling the land with potassium permanganate. After uprooting the diseased plant, the earthen lump located under it is removed.
6. A plot of land is watered with a solution of potassium permanganate.

These simple steps will help you save your basil harvest at the early stage of the disease. But if the disease has taken hold, fungicides will help to cope with it.

Preparations for processing basil:

• Fundazol
• Topaz
• Fitosporin

After the final harvest, the land will need to be additionally disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate and dug up. Next year the basil should be planted in a different place.

Why does basil turn purple: reasons, what to do?

Important: Basil flowering is a natural process. Flowering occurs 2-3 months after planting the seeds.

A tassel with white, pink or white-violet flowers appears at the top of the stem. The flowering of basil coincides with the harvest. If you are growing basil for food, cut off the flower heads.

The tassels of the inflorescences need to be cut off along with the two lower leaves. If you don't cut the flowers, the leaves will become hard. Flowering also affects the taste of basil. During the flowering period, basil leaves accumulate a large amount of essential oils, which makes the leaves more fragrant.

You can avoid cutting off the inflorescences in the following cases:

• If you want to collect seeds for planting next year.
• If you are growing basil as an ornamental plant.

Basil flowers are used for medicinal purposes. Based on them, tinctures and decoctions are made for healing small cuts, wounds, and for treating problem skin.

Basil blossom

How and when should you collect basil seeds?

When basil is in bloom, you can collect seeds for planting next season.

Important: Seeds can be collected when the inflorescences become dry and brown. This indicates that they are mature. If you collect raw seeds, they may not sprout.

Seed collection should be done in dry weather. It is difficult to name a specific date for collecting seeds; basil bushes can bloom at different times. Plants must be inspected regularly after flower stalks appear. It is important not to miss the moment and prevent the seeds from falling to the ground.

Collect basil seeds as follows:

1. Cut off dry inflorescences.
2. Place them in a ventilated, dry place for final ripening.
3. The inflorescences should be threshed and debris removed.
4. Place the seeds in paper bags or fabric bags.
5. Seeds must be stored in a dry place at room temperature. When properly stored, seeds can retain their properties for up to 5 years.

Important: Do not store seeds in plastic bags, they may be banned.

Requirements for greenhouses

To grow basil in the cold season, you need to build a greenhouse. You will need to purchase materials, pay for installation and installation, but the cost of the resulting product will quickly pay for the costs.

Greenhouses are:

1. Heated and unheated. To obtain early harvests, ordinary film shelters without heating are sufficient. But they are used only before frost sets in. To grow basil in winter in greenhouses, heating is necessary.
2. Made of wood and metal profiles. The frame is made from these materials. The first option is cheaper, the second is stronger and more reliable.
3. Arched or pitched. Another option is greenhouses, which have one blank wall adjacent to the wall of the house. This allows you to increase the temperature inside the building and save on heating.
4. Made of glass and polycarbonate. For greenhouses without heating, a thick polyethylene film is sufficient. It can also be used for winter greenhouses if folded in two layers. But due to the fragility and fragility of the film, it has to be changed every year. But for regions with particularly harsh winters, this option is not at all suitable - film protection is not enough for Siberian frosts.

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How to keep warm:

1. In year-round greenhouses, heating equipment is installed that runs on electricity, coal, and gas.
2. To maintain the temperature in unheated buildings, rotted manure mixed with straw is used - the mixture is laid on the beds, and after a few days it is covered with a layer of fertile soil.
3. For additional heat, roofing felt sheets are laid out around the perimeter of an unheated greenhouse.

Any greenhouse structure should have easily opening windows so that it can be ventilated at any time. In frame glass and polycarbonate greenhouses, to prevent cold air from entering the greenhouse, a vestibule is made at the entrance. There are greenhouses with self-opening windows. If the temperature inside them rises above the established norm, the windows open themselves.

On a note!

In a greenhouse next to basil, you can grow crops that have similar requirements for soil, watering, temperature and humidity - green onions, parsley, dill, leaf and head lettuce.

How and when to harvest basil for drying, preparations for the winter?

You can cut basil leaves for food from the moment the bushes reach a height of 12-15 cm. It is advisable to cut the leaves from the top of the shoot. This will ensure the appearance of new young shoots. This method will help achieve bushiness and growth of leaf mass.

Spicy basil should be harvested at the end of July, in August. Harvesting is carried out in dry, windless weather. Only the leaves should be cut off, leaving the stem as new leaves may appear on it. After the main harvest, you should not expect a rich growth of green mass by the plant, but for everyday culinary needs such reserves may be quite sufficient.

Important: Strong plants can be dug up and planted in a pot when cold weather sets in. For some time it will be possible to collect fresh basil leaves indoors.

The collected basil leaves should be stored for the winter. To do this, they should be dried in the shade. Store dried leaves in an airtight container, this will ensure their aroma for a long time.

Drying basil

Subtleties of cultivation

Cilantro is not too demanding on living conditions. Her main preferences are loose, nutritious soil and sufficient watering. To ensure ideal humidity, an automatic drip irrigation system is suitable. In simpler greenhouses, watering cans with a wide spray nozzle are used.

Thorough watering is needed 2 times a week. Water at room temperature is used; too cold has a harmful effect on the roots and slows down the growth of cilantro. Particularly intensive watering is required during the growth of green mass and the formation of stems.

Mulching the soil will help reduce the frequency of watering. It is covered with sawdust, straw, nut shells or sunflower seed husks.

Mulching not only retains moisture in the soil, but also protects the plantings from weeds. In cool weather, mulch acts as additional fuel, reliably protecting the root system of cilantro.

Cutting greenery begins when the plant reaches 15-20 cm in length

It is important to cut cilantro before the flower stalks are released (this occurs approximately 40 days after planting). After flowering, the greens become coarser and their taste deteriorates significantly.

Cutting is done with a sharp knife, preferably early in the morning. After harvesting, the soil must be thoroughly loosened and fertilized. New seeds are sown in the vacated area.

Cilantro grown in a greenhouse is not only vitamins for your own table, but also financial assistance for your family. Young greens can be sold independently or delivered to vegetable stalls and stores. The larger the greenhouse, the greater the harvest and the higher the farmer’s profit.

What to plant after basil in the beds?

Basil bushes should be dug up in the fall. In warm regions in September you can still collect the remains of fresh leaves. If you live in a region where autumn begins according to the calendar, dig up the bushes earlier.

Plant remains should be disposed of and the bed should be dug up. In the fall, you can apply organic fertilizers. This will ensure soil fertility next season. After basil, it is good to plant crops:

• Onion
• Potato
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini
• pumpkin
• cucumbers
• Garlic

Neutral followers of basil are:

• Corn
• Beet
• Eggplant

Caring for purple basil will not be difficult even for novice gardeners. It is much more difficult to organize the necessary conditions for plant growth. But now you know how to do it. Many people who have discovered the taste of basil never part with it. If you haven't yet found a use for this aromatic herb, be sure to give it a try. In addition to its taste, the value of basil lies in its range of health-promoting vitamins. We invite you to watch a video on how to properly prepare basil for the winter.

Choosing a Basil Variety

Now you need to choose the right basil variety. Italian herbs that are ideal for growing in a greenhouse include varieties such as:

1. Moulin rouge;
2. Anisic;
3. Thai Queen;
4. Minimum.

Moulin Rouge is a decorative variety of basil. This spice is very aromatic and is perfect as a spice for various dishes. The pronounced taste and smell of the variety are reminiscent of a surprisingly colorful combination of apricot and anise. If you properly care for this variety of greenery, then from 1 sq. m. you can remove about 3 kg of spices.

Another popular variety of basil that can be grown in a greenhouse is called Anise. This hybrid is high quality. The variety is perfectly acclimatized for cultivation in the southern regions of the Russian Federation. The unique feature of this green is its non-trivial taste. However, the aroma of the spice may vary. For optimal growth of this variety, it is recommended to maintain a temperature range from 2 to 30 degrees Celsius. However, full watering is especially important for the variety. If it is provided, then from 1 sq. m. you can get up to 4 kg of greens.

From 1 sq.m. in a greenhouse you can get up to 4-5 kg ​​of greens

The Thai Queen variety is another common variety of basil intended for greenhouse cultivation. To a certain extent, the unique plant is characterized by a bright taste and rich aroma. To achieve high quality greens, it is very important to water them constantly. Under this condition, the yield will be at least 3 kg per 1 sq. m.

Another variety that deserves attention is called “Minimum”. This culinary crop is great for making salads. The main attraction of this variety is its amazingly high yield. About 5 kg of green mass can be collected from 1 square. m. for one season. In this case, you will need to mow the greens in a timely manner so that new leaves actively grow.

When choosing the optimal basil variety for growing in a greenhouse, you must first take into account the desired amount of green mass and the taste of the spice.