Basil belongs to the labiate family and offers a wide range of varieties, which can often differ significantly in taste. The aroma varies from fresh, lemony, tart, aniseed-like to cinnamon-like.
Presumably, the wild-forms originate from tropical areas of India and Africa. The plant also loves warm, sunny and windless locations.
This seed set contains 3 Asian basil varieties with exotic aroma typical for Asian and Indian cuisine:
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Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum)
A type of basil that smells of anise and tastes slightly tangier and spicier. Very typical aroma in Thai noodle soups
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Tulsi / Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum / tenuiflorum)
The leaves are used to make a healing tea, which is used especially for all weaknesses in the digestive tract, to protect the immune system, against stress, for internal heat treatment and to lower cholesterol levels.
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Lemon basil (Ocimum americanum)
Asian basil variety with lemony aroma.
The seeds of each variety are packaged in a separate sachet.
The seed sachets and detailed growing instructions in German and English are packed in a beautiful gift box - a great, sustainable gift for the garden. Any plant lover will be pleased.
Seeding & Care:
Pre-culture from mid-
March indoors or directly outdoors from mid-May. Basil is a light germinator. The seeds should therefore only be sprinkled on the damp soil and pressed on slightly. Be careful, because snails also love this great herb.
