Dwarf Bush Basil (Ocimum basilicum v. minimum) organic seeds
- Small-growing, bushy basil variety with delicate leaves and an intense flavour.
- Contents: Approx. 150 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Product number: 1086-BIO GTIN: 4251420514806
Description
Dwarf bush basil has much smaller leaves than other basil varieties and grows heavily branched and bushy. Looks good and exudes an intense fragrance.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Lamiaceae |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 10 cm |
| Good companion plants | Chard, Cucumber, Fennel, Tomatoes, Zucchini |
| Bad companion plants | Melisse, Sage, Savory, Thyme |
Sowing and care
- Sow from mid-March indoors in pots, or direct sowing in mid-May outdoors. Basil needs light to germinate. Scatter seeds on the moist soil and press them into the ground lightly.
- Basil is very sensitive to frost and therefore only annual in temperate climate zones like central Europe.
- Basil prefers soil which rich in humus, loose and sandy and warm and sunny locations. It does not like windy locations
- Family: Lamiaceae
Other names
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum v. minimum
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