Basil
Water below
69%
Healthy band 75% to 92%
Needs wateringJust watered
Derived Worked out from a close relative with the same rooting habit.
Wants damp soil and warmth, but never soggy roots. Water in the morning rather than at night.
Wants damp soil and warmth, but never soggy roots. Water in the morning rather than at night.
Setting the threshold
These figures are a tested starting point on a calibrated monitor. Watch one full wet to dry cycle in your own bed and adjust if the plant tells you otherwise. Soil type, container size and how much sun the spot gets all shift where the right number sits.