Lemon Basil, Ocimum citriodorum - Plant

The basil plants reproduce mainly by seeds.

Basil is perennial plant and it can live for more than 2 years with proper care and management.

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Basil is an erect, herebaceous, much branched and softly hairy plant with 30-75 cm growth.

No,Basil is perennial plant.

You can plant a Basil plant preferably outdoors, in pot or in ground at a spot receiving below growing conditions for the plant -
1. Direct bright sunlight for more than 6 hours a day preferably in morning.
2. Soil should be nutrient rich and well drained.
3. Apply Water when soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.
4. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field.

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No, Basil does not need more water.Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

There are some reasons of dying Basil plant as follow.
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2.Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3.Lack of nutrient.
4.Disease and pest infestation.

Yes, Basil has some marked insecticidal activity against mosquitoes.

Tulsi is the Hindi name of Basil.

Yes, Basil needs direct bright sunlight for 6 hours a day preferably in morning.

Only one Basil plant is planted in one pot.

To plant Basil consider the following points
1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 5-7 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.

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Basil plant can survive more than 2 years with proper care and management.

No, Basil plant grow outdoors with at least 6 hours of direct bright sunlight.

Basil plant flowers after 120-130 days of planting and mainly during August-September month.

The main reasons Basil leaves turning brown are as follows
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2.plant does not get proper sunlight.
3.Lack of nutrient.
4.Disease and pest infestation.

Yes, Basil plant is easy to grow with less care and management.

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Not enough study has been conducted to conclude that basil plants give oxygen at night or not.

Basil plant grows commercially by seeds.

To grow Basil plant through seed consider the following points
1. Use a pot having 5-7 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the pot with well drained soil. To sow seeds make a hole about 1/2 inch in soil, place seeds in it, cover with soil and apply water.
3. Maintain the moisture in soil by applying water if soil in pot (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.
4. Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light. Seeds will germinate within a week.

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Yes, Basil plant survive in winter but not at chilling temperature.The optimum temperature range is 28-35 degree Celsius.

Basil plant needs following growing conditions.
1. Direct bright sunlight for more than 6 hours a day preferably in morning.
2. Soil should be nutrient rich and well drained.
3. Apply Water when soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.
4. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field.

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