The Alfabega, is a plant known by different names such as basil. She has certain gastronomic and medicinal properties, so in this article we want to let you know everything about this small but useful plant. Don't let him read and learn about its characteristics, attributes, care and much more.
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This herbaceous plant is well known by the names basil, albahega, albabega, basil, royal herb, herb of the kings, little basil, among many others. Scientifically it is called Ocimum basilicum. The Alfabega has its origin in South Asia. It is a plant with great culinary and medicinal properties.
Features
The Alfabega, is an annual herbaceous type plant, with perennial and aromatic foliage, family of the laminaceae with straight and hairy stems. Its oval leaves are opposite, with a green tone that becomes more intense towards the apex and slightly shiny. The flower is white or purple, spike-shaped and tubular. It can reach between 30 and 130 centimeters in height. It generates a dry fruit, an achene, with a rounded shape.
Alalphabega care
This useful plant requires some basic care so that we can enjoy its beautiful bush while benefiting both in the kitchen and from its medicinal properties. Here we present the steps to follow so that your Alfabega always looks shiny.
Location
It is a plant that develops better being in the garden, since it requires direct sunlight, with this it is not meant that it does not prosper indoors, it is only necessary to take into account its demand in terms of light. .
The earth
For the Alfabega to develop properly, it is important to bear in mind that if it is going to be grown in a pot, it must have universal fertilizer. But if it is grown in the garden, you just have to be aware that the soil is not compact and has good drainage.
Irrigation
This plant requires controlled humidity, so it is suggested to water during hot days 2 or 3 times a week and during winter do it more sporadically, that is, every 4 or 5 days. The plant requires good drainage to prevent its roots from rotting.
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For the plant to remain beautiful, with good color and aroma, it is recommended to apply fertilizer during the spring until the end of summer, if it is in the garden, the ideal is ecological fertilizer, but if it is planted in a pot, it is suggested to apply liquid fertilizer .
Multiplication
The Alfabega reproduces easily using either seeds and germinating them as well as by cutting. It is recommended to do it during the spring or summer.
Harvest
To make use of the leaves of this plant, it is important that the specimen has reached at least 30 centimeters, so we do not cause more damage to the plant.
Rusticity
The Alfabega certainly requires good sunlight for its development, but it also has the ability to adapt to cold climates, so it can resist down to -2° C.
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This plant is very useful, it is used as a culinary condiment, as it has a sweet taste, widely used to make Italian pestos as it combines well with tomato. It can be used to savor chicken, fish and meat. It is used as its aroma is strong. As for its medicinal use, it is used to treat conditions such as sore throat, cough, due to its sedative property it relieves headaches and is capable of helping to control fever. Before making medicinal use of this plant, it is recommended to consult your doctor, since it can have adverse effects.
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