
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Basil
Make herbal vinegar using basil; it retains the flavor and makes a great gift!
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I have to disagree with the article's recommendation "Basil needs to be in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours of full Sun daily." We've grown basil for many, many years and have learned that basil does best for us in filtered light or when it's partially shaded from a neighboring plant. Basil consistently scalds in direct sunlight but thrives in filtered light in my northern climate. I can't imagine how it would do in full sun in a warmer climate.
I have grown basil in pots on my deck for many years. It does not like 8 or 10 hours of full sun. Dappled sunlight all day or 4 to 5 hours of full, direct sun is plenty to keep them going strong.
Basil grows naturally in tropical areas. It likes moisture, light, and warmth, but that being said, sun scald can sometimes occur, especially in high temperatures, or if a plant growing in lower light is suddenly placed in bright light. If this is the case, or you are finding that in your climate it doesn’t do well in direct sun, then definitely place it in part shade.
I concur, good observation
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