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British Basil Seeds
Info: Basil is one of the most popular kitchen herbs, especially in Mediterranean cuisine. Particularly with tomatoes it unfolds its incomparable flavour. However, it is also an ancient medicinal plant, it acts appetizing, promotes fat digestion, soothes the nerves and can relieve migraine.
British basil is a British breed which is particularly well adapted to the cool, rainy climate of England and even withstands mild frost. It has very robust, bright green leaves and the plants grow about 30 cm high. It has the classic aromatic basil-flavour and is ideal for pasta sauces, salads and pestos.
Sowing & Cultivation: Sow in March to April for growing under glass or from end of May on outdoors. Sow 2mm deep, 5-10 seeds per 12 cm containers. Outdoors sow 50 seeds per meter with a row distance of 25 cm. Basil needs a sunny, sheltered location and a nutrient-rich soil. Water regularly, but avoid waterlogging. When the plant begin to flower, they do not form new leaves, so you should remove the florescence. In the Mediterranean countries, basil grows for several years, but overwintering on the window sill is difficult because the plants usually get too little light and are susceptible to pests and diseases.
Botanical name | Ocimum basilicum |
Content | 100 seeds |
Sowing | Mar-Apr under glass, end of May outdoors |
Location | Sunny place and fertile soil with constant moisture |
Germination temperature | 20-25°C |
Germination | 14-21 days |
Harvesting | June to October |
Lifespan | perennial (cultivated annual) |
Height | 20-40 cm |