How to obtain purple basil and its cultivation in winter

Unpretentious purple basil and its cultivation are of interest to many. It has a purple color - not just on the foliage. It is also present on stems and leaf petioles and inflorescences. There are also flowers - pink and white.

What is purple basil

This spice has small fruits - matte brown, black. This plant is a heat-loving plant; even the slightest frost can destroy it. To cultivate it, you need light, fertile soils. They should be well warmed by the sun. It is also grown at home, and very good results can be achieved. There are rules of agricultural technology that must be followed. Let's look at them.

Seedlings are grown in the first stage. With seedling technology, basil seeds are grown in a greenhouse or greenhouse; there is a need to thin out the seedlings. Moderate watering is needed. Fresh air is needed, that is, regular ventilation. This is necessary so that there is no evaporation. It must be said that if the process of extracting sprouts goes well, then things will go easier.

In order to plant the plant in open ground, May – June is needed. By this time the soil is well warmed up, and the danger of frost should have passed. Sprouts should be planted 25-30 cm from another. What does care include?

• Weeding;
• Loosening.

Basil shoots are cut from 10-12 cm, without waiting for flowering. Next you need to tie them into bundles. Overgrowth is contraindicated. But if you hurry with planting, you can forget about the fruits. Basil can be grown at home all year round.But this will require containers, fertilizers, suitable soil and lighting when winter comes. Then purple basil and its cultivation will not be difficult.