Growing a Basil Plant in Your Gainesville, FL, Apartment
Have you ever thought about growing a basil plant in your apartment? There are many reasons why it’s a wonderful idea. For example, you’ll add a touch of color to your living space. And, you’ll always have an herb on hand to use in your recipes. Instead of having to rush out to the store to buy fresh basil – which can be expensive – you can simply pluck a leaf off your own plant. Plus, there’s no denying that basil used immediately after being picked off a plant is the best kind of basil you can eat.
If you want to start growing a basil plant in your apartment, here are some tips to remember:
- Give it natural light – Like most herbs, basil needs plenty of natural light. Place your plant in a sunny spot where it will get at least four hours of sun on a daily basis.
- Keep your plant in a mild temperature environment – Keeping the temperature in the 70s, both day and night, is ideal.
- Think about drainage – One of the easiest ways to ruin a basil plant is to let it sit in oversaturated soil. Invest in a pot that has drainage holes and set it inside a drain pain or liner that will catch the water.
Keeping the area around the plant tidy is also important. Remember to protect the area around your basil plant by cleaning up water or dirt spills immediately.
Are you looking for a Gainesville, Florida, apartment? Bellamay Grand apartments are beautiful and spacious, and are perfect for growing basil plants and other types of houseplants. Our apartments come in professionally designed color schemes, and are equipped with nine-foot ceilings with crown molding and full-size washer/dryer hookups.
If you’d like to take a tour of our community, contact us today or stop by our leasing office.
