Basil

Botanical Name

Name

Family Name

Name

Our Varieties

Name Variety 1

Basil

Botanical Name

Name

Family Name

Name

Our Varieties

Name Variety 1

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Labiatae

Basil 'Italian Classic'
Basil 'Bolloso Napoletano'
Basil 'Marseille'
Basil 'Crimson King'
Basil 'Mrs. Burns’

Temperature

Germination: 18-22°C
Growth: 22-26°C

Light

Basil does best with plenty of light.
12 hours per day are recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Not enough light may turn the leaves yellowish.

Soil

Choose medium-textured soils in order to avoid water stagnation.
For basil, we recommend this soil mix.

Time Of Growth

Basil seeds are sensitive and can take up to 14 days to sprout.
Look for more rapid growth after sprouting.
Expect about 45 days from seed to harvest, depending on variety.

HOW TO START

Basil can be sown directly in the pot. Scatter the seeds and cover with a thin layer of soil. Water gently.

WATERING & CARE

Basil requires frequent watering, at least once a day. The soil should always be slightly humid.
Keep an eye on your basil plant and remove any recently formed flowers, allowing the plant to continue growing new leaves.

How To Use

You can use both leaves and flower stalks for any occasion. Both can be frozen for consumption at a later date.
Basil has a high essential oil content making it a very fragrant herb.

Nutritional Values

for 100 g of product
Potassium: 300 mg
Phosphorus: 37 mg
Calcium: 250 mg
Sodium: 9 mg
Iron: 5.5 mg

Ocimum basilicum

Labiatae

Basil 'Italian Classic'
Basil 'Bolloso Napoletano'
Basil 'Marseille'
Basil 'Crimson King'
Basil 'Mrs. Burns’

Temperature

Germination: 18-22°C
Growth: 22-26°C

Light

Basil does best with plenty of light.
12 hours per day are recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Not enough light may turn the leaves yellowish.

Soil

Choose medium-textured soils in order to avoid water stagnation.
For basil, we recommend this soil mix.

Time Of Growth

Basil seeds are sensitive and can take up to 14 days to sprout.
Look for more rapid growth after sprouting.
Expect about 45 days from seed to harvest, depending on variety.

HOW TO START

Basil can be sown directly in the pot. Scatter the seeds and cover with a thin layer of soil. Water gently.

WATERING & CARE

Basil requires frequent watering, at least once a day. The soil should always be slightly humid.
Keep an eye on your basil plant and remove any recently formed flowers, allowing the plant to continue growing new leaves.

How To Use

You can use both leaves and flower stalks for any occasion. Both can be frozen for consumption at a later date.
Basil has a high essential oil content making it a very fragrant herb.

Nutritional Values

for 100 g of product
Potassium: 300 mg
Phosphorus: 37 mg
Calcium: 250 mg
Sodium: 9 mg
Iron: 5.5 mg

Basil