Genovese Basil 'Medium' (Ocimum basilicum) organic seeds
- Contents: Approx. 750 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Content: 750 Single seed
Product number: BIO15 GTIN: 4250601200996
Description
This basil with "medium-sized" leaves combines good flavour with strong vegetative growth. An allround variety for spicing the typical dishes of the Italian kitchen like tomato salad 'Caprese', antipasti, and pasta sauces.
The oils in basil have an antibiotic and antifungal effect. The strong, deep-green colour hints at a high chlorophyll content.
Basil can also be fumigated and the scent helps us to relax when we're stressed and overworked. The scent of basil simply reminds us of summer.
The oils in basil have an antibiotic and antifungal effect. The strong, deep-green colour hints at a high chlorophyll content.
Basil can also be fumigated and the scent helps us to relax when we're stressed and overworked. The scent of basil simply reminds us of summer.
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
Cultivation from mid-April in pots, or from mid-May to June directly outdoors. Starting basil seeds is very easy. The plant requires above all a lot of light and a lot of heat, but can not tolerate wind. It is best planted in pots in a sheltered place. Often there are problems with seedlings falling over. To prevent this, the soil should not be too wet.
To keep basil plants from flowering and thus obtain the longest possible harvesting period, all the shoot tips should be harvested. This promotes a bushy growth.
In mild areas basil can be overwintered in the garden, although usually the plant is kept annual.
To keep basil plants from flowering and thus obtain the longest possible harvesting period, all the shoot tips should be harvested. This promotes a bushy growth.
In mild areas basil can be overwintered in the garden, although usually the plant is kept annual.
Other names
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
German: Basilie, Basilienkraut, Königskraut
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