Ocimum basilicum Plant Care Reminders

General Information

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  March 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 3. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime from March through June. 4. Fertilize Lightly fertilize or add compost to soil every other month. 5. Water Needs regular watering 2 or 3 times a week to get established. 6. Protect Protect young plant from snails. 7. Transplant Transplant young starts.

  April 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 3. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime from March through June. 4. Water Needs regular watering 2 or 3 times a week to get established. 5. Protect Protect young plant from snails. 6. Transplant Transplant young starts.

  May 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 3. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime from March through June. 4. Fertilize Lightly fertilize or add compost to soil every other month. 5. Water Deep water established plants once or twice a week. 6. Protect Protect young plant from snails. 7. Transplant Transplant young starts. 8. Harvest Harvest as needed.

  June 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant starts this time of year. 3. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime from March through June. 4. Water Deep water established plants once or twice a week. 5. Mulch Lightly mulch with organic compost. 6. Protect Protect young plant from snails. 7. Transplant Transplant young starts. 8. Harvest Harvest as needed.

  July 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant starts this time of year. 3. Fertilize Lightly fertilize or add compost to soil every other month. 4. Water Deep water established plants once or twice a week. 5. Mulch Lightly mulch with organic compost. 6. Transplant Transplant young starts. 7. Harvest Harvest as needed.

  August 1. Water Deep water established plants once or twice a week. 2. Mulch Lightly mulch with organic compost. 3. Transplant Transplant young starts. 4. Harvest Harvest as needed.

  September 1. Fertilize Lightly fertilize or add compost to soil every other month. 2. Water Deep water established plants once or twice a week. 3. Mulch Lightly mulch with organic compost. 4. Transplant Transplant young starts. 5. Harvest Harvest as needed.

  October 1. Water Deep water established plants once or twice a week. 2. Harvest Harvest as needed.

  November 1. Water Deep water established plants once or twice a week. 2. Harvest Harvest as needed.

  December 1. Harvest Harvest as needed.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy seeds or starts this time of year. February Buy seeds or starts this time of year. March Buy seeds or starts this time of year. April Buy seeds or starts this time of year. May Buy seeds or starts this time of year. June Buy seeds or starts this time of year. July Buy seeds or starts this time of year. November Buy seeds or starts this time of year. December Buy seeds or starts this time of year.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant seeds or starts this time of year. February Plant seeds or starts this time of year. March Plant seeds or starts this time of year. April Plant seeds or starts this time of year. May Plant seeds or starts this time of year. June Plant starts this time of year. July Plant starts this time of year. November Plant seeds or starts this time of year. December Plant seeds or starts this time of year.

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? January Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. February Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. March Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime from March through June. April Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime from March through June. May Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime from March through June. June Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime from March through June. November Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. December Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Lightly fertilize or add compost to soil every other month. May Lightly fertilize or add compost to soil every other month. July Lightly fertilize or add compost to soil every other month. September Lightly fertilize or add compost to soil every other month.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. February Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. March Needs regular watering 2 or 3 times a week to get established. April Needs regular watering 2 or 3 times a week to get established. May Deep water established plants once or twice a week. June Deep water established plants once or twice a week. July Deep water established plants once or twice a week. August Deep water established plants once or twice a week. September Deep water established plants once or twice a week. October Deep water established plants once or twice a week. November Deep water established plants once or twice a week. December Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? May Harvest as needed. June Harvest as needed. July Harvest as needed. August Harvest as needed. September Harvest as needed. October Harvest as needed. November Harvest as needed. December Harvest as needed.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? January Mulch lightly with organic mulch. February Mulch lightly with organic mulch. March Mulch lightly with organic mulch. June Lightly mulch with organic compost. July Lightly mulch with organic compost. August Lightly mulch with organic compost. September Lightly mulch with organic compost.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? March Protect young plant from snails. April Protect young plant from snails. May Protect young plant from snails. June Protect young plant from snails.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? March Transplant young starts. April Transplant young starts. May Transplant young starts. June Transplant young starts. July Transplant young starts. August Transplant young starts. September Transplant young starts.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? January Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. February Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. March Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. April Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. May Harvest as needed. June Harvest as needed. July Harvest as needed. August Harvest as needed. September Harvest as needed. October Harvest as needed. November Harvest as needed. December Harvest as needed.