Grow basil in a simple hydroponic way at home

Basil is a spicy vegetable that is easy to grow, not only grown on soil but also hydroponic method. Please join us to consult!

Basil is one of the herbs that is not only delicious but also contains many nutrients as well as appearing in folk remedies for dyspepsia, flatulence, dizziness, . very effectively. Basil has a slightly pungent odor, served with dishes such as duck meat, Hue beef vermicelli, pho or served with a variety of raw vegetables to increase the flavor for the dish.

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Basil is a herb that is not only delicious but also nutritious.

Basil is very easy to grow, not only planted on soil but also hydroponic methods can also be applied. Therefore, it is suitable for families who do not have much garden area. The fresh green of basil when grown in a glass of water can also decorate the corner of the housewife's extra lovely kitchen.

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Not only planting on soil but also hydroponic methods can also be applied.

Below, we invite you to consult how to grow basil hydroponic quickly and efficiently!

Prepare:

Very simply, you just need to buy the green basil branches, they are easily found in markets, supermarkets, a scissors and glass vases (or water cups, cups .).

Proceed:

To conduct basil cuttings, you use scissors from the top down to about 5 - 9cm (depending on branch) to get new young leaves to sprout at basil. Remove the lower leaves, leaving only a few young leaves above.

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Use scissors from top to bottom about 5 - 9cm to get new young leaf buds.

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Remove the lower leaves, leaving only a few young leaves above.

After disconnecting the excess leaves, place the basil branch in a bowl of water or a glass of clean water and place in areas with lots of light such as windowsill, steps, etc. However, it should be noted where bright but not direct sunlight. Young plants will be susceptible to heat shock with such intense heat.

Basil is grown by hydroponic method very simple, just provide adequate light, water and ensure the cleanliness of the bowl / cup of water , the tree will grow quickly.

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Put basil branch in clean water and change water regularly.

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Set in a bright place but avoid direct sunlight.

Take care of:

Consider the water level carefully, not to let the plants lack water . You also need to change the water daily for basil to stay fresh. After about 5-7 days, you will see the young white roots begin to grow from basil stems. Each day more roots will appear, let them grow to about 5cm, continue to change the water every day, this process will take about 10-20 days from start to enjoy.

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After 5-7 days, young white roots begin to grow from basil stems.

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You also need to change the water daily for basil to stay fresh.

Harvest:

After a while, those initial branches will fully develop into basil. In favorable conditions, basil will grow strong, if you cut the top to eat, new branches will grow from then on. Basil provides vitamins A, K, and C, and is also rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, . and essential minerals for the body. The scent of them also creates a sense of euphoria, moreover, it dispels insects very effectively.

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In favorable conditions, basil will grow strongly .

If possible, invest in beautiful jars with transparent glass material and outstanding colors. So your kitchen always has this interesting herb for housewives to look at and use when needed right?

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The bottles with outstanding colors will be suitable for growing cinnamon beauty.