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Is Basil toxic to cats and dogs?
ASPCA lists Basil as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Source:ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. This is general information, not veterinary advice. If a pet has eaten a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
How to care for Basil
- Water
- About every 3 days
- Feed
- About every 14 days
- Light
- full sun, with several hours of direct light a day
- Harvest
- About 60 days
- Sowing
- Sow about 4 weeks before your last spring frost.
As a starting point, water Basil about every 3 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
Common questions
Is Basil toxic to cats and dogs?
ASPCA lists Basil as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
How often should I water Basil?
As a starting point, water Basil about every 3 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
How much light does Basil need?
Basil does best in full sun, with several hours of direct light a day.
Guides
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