The immediate symptoms of stress include increased heart rate (tachycardia), high blood pressure (hypertension) and dilated pupils. Short-term acute stress can actually help a person to react more quickly, think more clearly, and be more attentive and productive.he immediate symptoms of stress include increased heart rate (tachycardia), high blood pressure (hypertension) and dilated pupils. Short-term acute stress can actually help a person to react more quickly, think more clearly, and be more attentive and productive.
Mixing equal parts of peat moss, compost and potting soil will produce good results. Tamp the soil down lightly to remove air pockets and water it. Keep the soil in the sunny window. Plant your basil only after the soil is warm (above 60 degrees) by sowing seeds directly into the pot, or transplanting seedlings.Water your basil regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.Water deeply, until water drips out of the bottom of the pot. Don't allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.ixing equal parts of peat moss, compost and potting soil will produce good results. Tamp the soil down lightly to remove air pockets and water it. Keep the soil in the sunny window. Plant your basil only after the soil is warm (above 60 degrees) by sowing seeds directly into the pot, or transplanting seedlings.
Plant the basil plant. If using seeds, bury one per pot 1/2 inch under the soil surface and keep moist with twice-daily waterings. The seeds will typically germinate within 14 days. If using a pre-started basil plant from a nursery, slip the plant out of its existing pot and bury it in your pot's soil-less mix.If growing a plant from a cutting, cut a 4-inch branch off an existing basil plant and place it in a cup of water until roots grow from the cut end.ater the basil plant. Basil plants thrive on lots of moisture but need time for their roots to dry. Water once the potting mix turns flaky or crumbly rather than moist and compact. Depending on your interior humidity levels, you may find yourself watering once every two days.