Basil
Do you want to learn how to grow Basil in Hydroponic and Aeroponic Systems? Growing Basil in hydroponic and aeroponic systems is super easy to grow inside, it’s practically made for it! This sweet, savory, peppery crop is one of the most loved in almost every community.
Let’s get growing!
Basil Basics
- Optimal Ph: 5.5-6.5
- 700-1120 PPM
- Temp: 65-95 Degrees
- Enjoys: clay pebbles, quality water and sunshine
Grows Well With
- Lettuce
- Herbs
Basil is best grown in well drained soil and 6+ hours of sunlight each day, as well as a warm climate (at least 70 degrees
Hydroponic Basil
Basil grows great in hydroponic systems! The main thing to keep in mind, is that once a leaf goes bad, the best thing to do is to clip it. Once a leaf goes bad, it could impact your other plants causing them to go bad as well.
Aeroponic Basil
The care instructions for Aeroponics basil is the same as hydroponic.
Indoor Basil
Indoor Basil is so much fun! You can grow them inside with using Aeroponics or Hydroponics. If basil is something you use often, get yourself a small system like an Aerogarden Sprout and put it on your counter! It will look so cute sitting there, living your kitchen smelling good all the time.
Pruning
Be sure to prune your basil that are top heavy. If the plant gets too heavy, you could risk the main root becoming bitter and snapping causing your basil to go bad.
Pest Control
The great thing about growing inside is that you have to worry way less about pests getting into your basil. A few to look out while growing basil is aphids, nematodes, aphids, flea beetles, white flies, slugs, and even snails.
Diseases
just like growing any plants, you have to be careful and know what to look for when growing basil. A few include damping off, leaf spot diseases, root rot, downy mildew, and fusarium wit.
Recipes
