Grow Basil Easily at Home
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Grow Basil Easily at Home
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Basil is used in many cooking recipes , so being able to grow some at home will allow you to have access to fresh basil for your cooking needs. Its a very small plant that takes minimal effort to grow.
Use a Small Container That You Can Put in a Sunny Place
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bigger containers will not work well while trying to grow the plant at first. The plant will eventually need to be transplanted depending on the starting container.
Fill 3/4 of the Container With Soil
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Moisten the Soil
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Use 3-5 Basil Seeds
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Make Very Small Holes in Soil for the Seeds With a Toothpick
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make sure the holes are not too deep.
Place Seeds in Holes and Cover Lightly With Soil
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Place the Container in a Sunny and Warm Location
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The plant doesn't need a lot of sunlight to grow but from my experience it will speed up the process by having a sunny location . Lightly water the plant every 1-2 days.
This Is My Progress of a Little More Than 2 Weeks
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