Wild Basil (Ocimum canum) seeds

African Basil has a slight touch of camphor. It's very insensitive to the typical maladies, lignifies in the course of time, and is an ideal pot plant. Pesto from the leaves tastes superb.
Contents: Approx. 30 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

€2.59

Product number: OCI10 GTIN: 4250601203324

Description

The flavour of the wild basil is slightly harsher than the one of 'normal' basil. It surely is one of the most robust varieties and also tolerates bad weather and little sun outdoors.

The trunk of the perennial variety lignifies after a while and grows shrubby. The plant can also be hibernated in the warm, light winter garden or be kept very well in the apartment. It has an intense clove flavour that comes into its own in tea and suits as a spice.

As a cure, Ocimum Canum is especially known from homeopathy.

Lifecycle	Perennial
Species	Lamiaceae
Flower colour	White
Flowering months	August, July, June, September
Main harvest	August, July, September

When to sow outdoors	April, June, May
Sowing depth	0 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

Press seeds onto sowing compost and don't cover with soil. Keep moist and warm. Plant out at the end of May. Grows well in pots or protected places outdoors.

Other names

Botanical name: Ocimum gratissimum

German: Afrikanisches Basilikum

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

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