How To Keep Your Store Bought Basil Alive

In this video I explain in depth how to properly care for your store bought basil to ensure it thrives and will last for several years. I also include a time lapse comparison of two basil plants showing the difference between a properly looked after basil plant and one which is not cared for correctly.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Most important care aspects
00:54 When buying the basil plant
02:26 Tidying up damaged leaves and flowers
04:18 Pot size and repotting
10:07 Ideal temperature
10:53 Light levels
11:30 Watering
14:18 Feeding
16:41 Growing two basil plants under different conditions
18:33 Time lapse comparison of growth
19:29 Comparing well looked after basil vs neglected
21:13 Conclusion

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