Basil

🧭 Feng Shui Benefits & Placement

Benefits: Protection, Prosperity, Clarity

Best Placement: Near kitchen window or South-East balcony; harvest regularly to keep energy fresh.

Avoid: Avoid waterlogged soil and deep shade.

Regular pinching promotes lush, vigorous qi.

🌞 Light & Temperature

Light: Full sun (5–8 h) or very bright light.

Temperature: 24–34°C.

🪴 Pot & Soil

Pot: 8–15 L pot in full sun balcony or bright yard; excellent drainage.

Soil Mix: Rich, draining mix: 40% loam, 30% compost, 20% coco, 10% perlite.

💧 Watering

Schedule: Dry: every 2–3 days; Rainy: 3–5 days if no rain

Amount: 0.5–1.0 L per watering for 10–12 L pot

Keep evenly moist; mulch to reduce splash during monsoon.

🧪 Fertilizing

Type: Organic herb fertilizer or compost tea

Frequency: Every 3–4 weeks

Dosage: Light feeding; avoid excess N (reduces flavor)

📅 Harvest & Indicators

Start: 4–6 weeks from sowing

Typical Duration: Continuous through warm months

Indicators: Harvest before flowering for best flavor

Tips: Pinch above leaf pairs; never remove more than 1/3 of plant

🌱 Propagation

Seeds or soft cuttings root easily.

🐛 Common Pests & Diseases

• Leaf spot & aphids: Improve airflow; avoid overhead watering; neem 0.5–1%.

🌦️ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)

Provide rain cover to reduce disease; replant every few months for vigour.

📝 Planting Notes

Use pot feet; ensure morning sun if possible.

💡 Extra Care Tips

• Remove flowers to prolong harvest
• Harvest frequently