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Basil care requirements
water
Regularly; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
soil
Rich, moist, well-draining potting or garden soil.
light
Full sun — at least 6 hours per day.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Basil
Fuzzy grey-brown mould on leaves and stems, often starting where leaves touch each other or the soil, causing affected tissue to collapse.
help
Common causes in Basil
Basil's dense, leafy growth easily traps humidity, and Botrytis cinerea thrives in exactly these still, damp conditions, especially if plants are crowded or watered overhead.
healing
How to treat botrytis blight in Basil
Remove and destroy affected leaves and stems immediately, space plants out or thin dense growth for airflow, and avoid watering the foliage directly.
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Preventing botrytis blight in Basil
Space basil plants for good airflow, water at the soil level rather than overhead, and harvest regularly to keep growth from becoming too dense.