Ocimum basilicum
Labiatae
Basil 'Italian Classic'
Basil 'Bolloso Napoletano'
Basil 'Marseille'
Basil 'Crimson King'
Basil 'Mrs. Burns’
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 productPotassium: 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’
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 productPotassium: 300 mg
Phosphorus: 37 mg
Calcium: 250 mg
Sodium: 9 mg
Iron: 5.5 mg