Plotwise

馃尶 Basil

Growing

FamilyLamiaceae (Not rotated)
MethodTransplant, sown indoors 6 weeks before transplanting
Outdoor timing0 weeks vs. last frost
Days to maturity50
Min soil temp15 °C; mean temperature ceiling 33 °C
Frost toleranceTender
Spacing20 × 25 cm 路 4.0 per square foot
Height / sun50 cm 路 6+ hours
Kc ini / mid / end0.5 / 1.1 / 1.0
Harvest12 weeks 路 0.15 kg per plant
Successionno

Companions

Good neighbours

  • Tomato Basil is said to repel whiteflies and aphids and pairs well in flavour
  • Cherry tomato Basil is said to repel whiteflies and aphids
  • Chilli pepper Basil deters thrips and whitefly
  • Bell pepper Basil deters thrips and aphids

Keep apart

  • None recorded