What Is the Daily Growth for a Basil Plant?

Germinating Seed and Climate

• If kept at the ideal temperature of 70 degrees F (21 degrees C), basil seeds will germinate within 7 to 15 days.

Average Growth of a Healthy Sprout

• Under ideal conditions, the basil plant will grow at a pace of 1 inch per day.

Optimum Growing Conditions

• Basil plants prefer a temperature of 80.6 degrees F (27 degrees C), limited humidity, plenty of water, full sun and about 6 to 20 inches of room to grow.

Harvesting

• Basil is ready 45 to 70 days after planting; according to researchers from the University of Michigan, a harvesting between 6 and 10 p.m. will produce a crop with a longer shelf life.

Decreases In Growth Not Triggered By Pests or Disease

• High winds resulting in water loss, or physical harm to the basil leaves, can negatively impact the daily growth of your plant.