Does Basil prefer shade or sun?

Does Basil prefer shade or sun?

Basil is a sun-loving plant and is widely grown in my country. It prefers a warm, humid, well-lit growing environment. The plant is not cold-resistant or waterlogged, and is difficult to maintain.

Does basil like the sun?

Basil likes light and has high requirements for light. The best daily light time is more than 6 hours, so as to ensure that the plant can carry out photosynthesis and accumulate nutrients.

Basil can be exposed to the sun in the summer, but it cannot be exposed to strong sunlight. When the light is very strong, the plant can be moved to a semi-shaded place for maintenance.

Is basil shade tolerant?

Basil is not shade-tolerant. If it lacks light during maintenance, the color of the plant's leaves will become dull. Try to place it in a sunny location.

Basil growing environment

Basil does not have high requirements for soil, but good drainage and sufficient nutrition are best. For daily maintenance, you can use garden soil, river sand and vermiculite.

Basil likes water but is afraid of waterlogging, so don’t water it too much and don’t let water accumulate in the soil. Follow the principle of “better dry than wet” and drain the accumulated water in the pot in time.