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Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) when planted outdoors, likes lots of sun, rich soil and regular water. At least twice per week in summer, the leaves will start to droop if you aren't watering it enough. Container planting will need more frequent watering - perhaps once per day in hot weather.

Indoors basil needs regular watering by thorough soaking and draining, but should never be left standing in water or over-watered. once per week is usually good.

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Basil needs to be well watered, but does not like to be soggy or constantly wet. It also likes a bright sunny area, with a bit of shade from the hot mid-day sun and protection from the wind.

I had a basil plant in Arizona that did extremely well with a good watering daily. It was waist high and three years old when I started to see deterioration in the plant and had to replace it.

Considering that in most areas a basil plant is considered an annual, this one surprised me.

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which basil? where in the world are you? is it potted or outside? ect...

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every week

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