Description
Cork: 100% Portuguese, it is a natural, lightweight, water-resistant, renewable, and biodegradable material. The bark of the cork oak, from which cork is harvested, regenerates every 7 years, eliminating the need to fell trees to produce this noble, sustainable, and distinctly Portuguese material.
Practical: A cork pot that serves as its own planter and can be reused. It contains everything you need, including instructions. Even for beginners, growing basil is easy and accessible.
Versatile: Small, lightweight, and with a simple design, it is perfect for small spaces or for those living in apartments. It fits well in any decor.
Sustainable and therapeutic: Handmade with eco-friendly materials that promote a greener and more conscious lifestyle. Caring for plants is a relaxing activity, ideal for reducing the stress of everyday life.
Start your sustainable growing experience! 🌿
- Waterproof cork pot with growing instructions
- Organic seeds
- Organic substrate and clay balls
- Weight: 250 g
- Size: 15 x 18 cm
- Validity: 2 years
- Designed to be reused
- Produced in Portugal
Instructions
- Remove the soil and seeds packet. Leave the clay pebbles at the bottom and fill with soil.
- Open the seeds packet, sprinkle a few seeds on top of the soil and slightly cover the seeds until half centimeter.
- Keep the soil moisten but not over-watering (a bottle spray works well).
- Cover with a plastic bag and set in a warm place with natural light but without direct sun.
- Check daily if the soil is moisten. When the seeds germinate (7-14 days), remove the plastic bag and keep in a natural light spot.
- Add water when the soil appears to be dry. When the plants are mature they need water every day.
Cuidados e Dicas
- How long does it take to grow?
When sown during spring or summer, basil can take between 2 to 3 months before its leaves can be harvested. Basil should always be harvested from the top; as it grows, regularly remove the upper part of the plant, leaving some leaves below to encourage further growth.
- Will it grow back?
Basil is an annual plant. After harvesting all the leaves, you should replace the soil and plant more seeds.
- How often should I water it?
Basil likes moist soil, but not soggy. Check the soil with your finger: if it feels dry, water near the soil with about a coffee cup's worth of water. In summer, it requires more regular watering. Remember that the Grow Cork does not have a drainage hole, and if too much water accumulates at the bottom, it may harm the plant.
- Should I place it outside or transfer it to a pot?
Our kits are designed for indoor use, in a location with light and direct sunlight, but they can also be placed outdoors. It is not necessary to transfer it to a pot; the Grow Cork has enough space for the basil to grow.
- Are there whiteflies on the leaves?
Your plant is infested with whiteflies. To combat this, you can dissolve 1 teaspoon of soap flakes and add 5 drops of oil to half a liter of warm water, then place it in a spray bottle. Spray until the whiteflies are well covered. You can also use neem oil, which is a natural insect repellent.
