It is not necessary to beat around the bush, but the basil plant is more present in gardens, orchards and at home. Its intoxicating aroma gives it an exceptional touch and its bright green color will beautify any room. Often, the plant bought at the supermarket looks very dry when it gets home. What happens to you on the road and why does it dry out? Gardeners explain the causes of this sudden change.
Basil, what are the necessary treatments?
Basil is an aromatic plant that is never missing in Italian cuisine, a perfect symbol of Made in Italy in the world. A unique ingredient for culinary tradition, with its touch of aroma and flavour that is contagious in any type of dish. As soon as you buy a seedling at the grocery store, it dries up as soon as you get home. Plants bought in a supermarket, experts in the field say, are designed to last a short time. A marketing strategy that leads to the consumer having to buy one again after a very short time. The gardeners themselves invite consumers to buy plants and flowers from experts, but they still recommend some measures to restore the seedling.
In fact, basil itself does not require any special care and is a suitable plant even for those who do not have a good green thumb. The causes that lead to drastic changes are not attributable to the consumer, but to a series of external factors.
Supermarket Dried Basil Plant: The Causes
When the basil plant is bought at the supermarket, it usually tends to dry out in the car or at home. It is likely that the plant has spent many days in direct contact with artificial light and at a correct and controlled temperature. The transition to natural light and a temperature range for the plant is not positive, so it tends to dry out and partially die. The advice is to let them recover from the shock and try to keep them at home near a window. The plant must have time to adapt to the new environment and temperature.
Also pay attention to watering, because the soil should always be hydrated. It’s also possible that the seedlings haven’t been properly hydrated: once you’re home, you’ll need to water alternately to rehydrate, but not all at once. Supermarket basil can also be transplanted into another pot, but it is important that the soil is fertile and not compact. Then opt for a nitrogen-based fertilizer, even better if it is liquid. The plant can be restored with small and simple gestures that are optimal for its readjustment.
