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Israel Agriculture 2014

With its bonsai-like stature, Basil Tree is a perfect urban herb
to grow in the home for continual culinary harvesting. To keep
the plant healthy, ensure it retains at least a third leaf coverage
at all times and clip regularly to maintain the crowns tidy shape.
Failure to trim the crown will result in it growing too large (50 cm
diameter) and eventually collapsing open. This can be rectifed
by cutting the crown back to leave 3-5 cm long shoots and
waiting 2 to 3 weeks for the plant to reestablish its full size.
Product specifcations:
35-38 cm high above the pot rim
Crown diameter 25 cm
Trunk height 18 cm
Trunk diameter 7-8 mm and it grows thicker with the years.
The fnished product is best supplied in a 3-liter container, but
can be grown in various pot sizes from 1 to 10 liters.
Crop time: 3-5 months depending on growing conditions.
Growing temperatures: 16°C at night, 24°C by day. (Min.12°C
max. 40°C). Full sun exposure will enhance compact and healthy
plants.
Growing seasons: Perennial. Flowering prevention by clipping
of the buds is recommended, though not necessary.
Fertilization: Increased fertilization is essential in the winter,
with fertilizer to be applied on sunny days. During summer,
fertilization should be given in small amounts or avoided
altogether.

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