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Basil

Ocimum basilicum

beginner 🐾 Pet safe

The most rewarding kitchen herb to grow indoors. Loves sun and frequent watering, and the more you harvest, the bushier it grows. Pet-safe and endlessly useful in the kitchen.

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2 days

Watering frequency

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Full sun

Light requirement

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medium

Humidity need

📋 Care Summary

Water daily or when soil feels dry. Full sun. Pinch flowers to extend leaf production.

⭐ Pro Tip

Pinch the top set of leaves regularly — it forces the plant to branch out and stay bushy.

🚨 Common Problems

  • Wilting (needs water — basil is thirsty)
  • Bolting/flowering (pinch flowers off)
  • Leggy growth (not enough sun)

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How often should I water?

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