Automatic Watering for Basil in Phoenix Summer: The Milk Jug Method

A Phoenix gardener (90°F+ daily) asked how to use a perforated milk jug beside a basil pot for slow watering, as Leroy previously suggested.

How It Works

The pot must be large enough to hold the jug. Any container that fits on the soil surface works. The plant's roots seek the moisture. Don't water daily—keep soil moist but not soggy. Feed every 3 weeks and prune ⅓ from the top of each branch to encourage bushiness.