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The ideal is to choose a liquid fertilizer rich in nitrogen .
A natural do-it-yourself fertilizer consists of using the cooking water of the vegetables (obviously the water must not have been salted).
Other secrets for keeping basil in shape
Once your basil plant has recovered, you must still continue to take care of it to maintain its health .
Precisely for this reason it is essential to follow some simple rules in order to make your plant live for a long time.
Moisten the leaves
In the summer months, when the temperatures and sultriness increase, spray a little water on the leaves with a vaporizer .
This trick will help the basil stay fresh .
Be careful of direct light
Never expose basil to direct sunlight. Always prefer to place it in a very bright place , but not too much.
Direct light , in fact, can burn the youngest and weakest leaves .
Remove the flowers
With very high temperatures and when it is healthy , basil tends to flower, producing white inflorescences .
Even though these flowers are pretty, you should remove them.
The plant, in fact, uses energy to keep the inflorescences alive , weakening itself a lot.
Plants in the house and garden? Here’s how to take care of it
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