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Mexican Basil (Ocimum basilicum) seeds

This basil variety is only faintly reminiscent of the classic basil of the Italian kitchen as its flavour is more reminiscent of cinnamon and anise with a certain tanginess.
Contents: Approx. 250 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

52,99 Kč

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10	47,67 Kč*
100	39,68 Kč*

SKU: OCI04

GTIN: 4250601203270

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Description
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Mexican basil is only faintly reminiscent of the well-known Italian basil varieties. Its sweet, warm bouquet is very complex and especially reminds of cinnamon and anise. Mexican basil also perfectly suits sweet dishes.

Plant description

Species:	Lamiaceae
Flower colour:	White
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Flowering months:	June July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	10 cm
Bad companion plants:	Savory Sage Thyme Melisse
Good companion plants:	Fennel Cucumber Chard Tomatoes Zucchini
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	1-2 weeks
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

Sowing indoors in pots from mid-March or directly outdoors from mid-May. Basil is a light germinator. Therefore, only scatter the seeds onto the moist soil and press them onto it gently.
Basil is very frost-sensitive and, therefore, only annual in our climate zone.
This variety reaches up to approx. 20-30cm in height.
Basil prefers warm, humus-rich, loose, sandy soils and sunny locations. It doesn't like windy locations
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)

Other names

Botanical name:	Ocimum basilicum

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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