«Yerevan» - Organic Basil Seeds
1.14 €
Annual plants, height 40 - 60 cm. Leaves petiolate, deep purple, fragrant. heat-loving plants . In the north-western region is recommended to cultivate hotbeds and film shelters. For food use leaves basil. Usage: as a spicy seasoning in fresh and dried.
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Organic Basile «Yerevan»
Annual plants, height 40 - 60 cm. Leaves petiolate, deep purple, fragrant. heat-loving plants . In the north-western region is recommended to cultivate hotbeds and film shelters. For food use leaves basil.
Usage: as a spicy seasoning in fresh and dried form. The leaves are rich inessential oils have a strong pleasant smell. fresh leaves are a valuable source of carotene and rutin. Fresh and dried leaves are good for seasoning fish and meat dishes, sauces, salads. The leaves can be used in canning vegetables and for flavoring confectionery.
How to Grow
Basil needs 6 to 8 hours of sun; in the South and Southwest, it benefits from afternoon shade. Set out plants at least 2 weeks after the last frost in spring; summer planting is okay, too. Space at the distance recommended on the label, which is generally 12 to 18 inches apart.
Plants are very frost sensitive, so keep plants protected in case of a late cold spell. Basil likes rich, moist, but well-drained soil with a pH of 6 to 7. Because it is harvested continually for lots of leaves, it needs a little fertilizer. When planting, add plenty of organic nutrients from compost, blood meal, or cottonseed meal to the soil.
If planting in a container, use a large pot to keep the plants from drying out quickly in hot weather. You may also want to add mulch around the plants to help keep the soil moist and extend the time between waterings.