Wondering what are the properties of Basil and Chicory? We provide you with everything About Basil and Chicory. Basil doesn't have thorns and Chicory doesn't have thorns. Also Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Basil has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting and Chicory has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Basil and Chicory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and care of Basil and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Chicory season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Basil and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Basil and Chicory are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Chicory flower color: Blue
Care of Basil and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.