Pesto Perpetuo (basil)

Pesto Perpetuo (basil) Care

Citriodorum 'pesto Perpetuo'

What is the plant

Pesto Perpetuo' is a non-flowering, columnar basil that features aromatic, lime green leaves variegated with thin white margins. It was discovered in 2004 as a sport of Ocimum x citriodorum 'Lesbos'. 'Pesto Perpetuo' is valued not only for its aromatic leaves but also for its ornamental foliage.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

-3°C - 10°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water basil deeply on a regular basis, but be sure its soil is well-drained. Use mulch to help keep moisture in.
Fertilizer
Because you will be harvesting leaves from your basil plants, you may need to fertilize them often. An all-purpose fertilizer works well and helps ensure that new leaves will grow continuously.
Sunlight
Basil grows best with six to eight hours of full sun each day. Ample sun also means fewer disease problems and sturdier plants. This is the case except in the hottest climates, where basil prefers part shade.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Basil does best in moist, rich, well-draining soil. It's a good idea to amend your soil with compost or other nutrient-rich mulch.
Temperature
Don't bother planting it until the daytime temperatures remain in the 70s and night temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Basil is very sensitive to frost and will be one of the first plants to die in the fall.
Popularity
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