What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmedium
Pollinator_serviceshigh
Companions
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Tomato
Basil is often planted near tomatoes to improve growth and flavor, and to deter tomato hornworms.
Common bean
Basil is said to improve the growth and flavor of beans.
Cucumber
Basil can be planted near cucumbers to deter cucumber beetles.
Asparagus
Basil is considered a good companion.
Pepper
Basil is said to improve the flavor of peppers and repel some pests.
Keep apart from
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceSeeds germinate when soil temperatures are consistently warm.
floweringFlowering typically begins in mid-summer as days lengthen, continuing until frost.
harvestLeaves can be harvested continuously from young plants until frost.
senescencePlants are sensitive to cold and will die back with the first autumn frost.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow
Propagation
Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~0 yr
Self-seedingModerate
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, butterflies
Repelsflies, mosquitoes, aphids, tomato hornworm
Can host diseasesfusarium wilt