BASIL Italian Big Leaves

Species: Basil
Latin name: Ocinum Basilicum L.
Other usual name: Sweet Basil - Tulsi - King of Herb - fr. Herbe Royale
Variety: Italian Big Leaves
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: India, South Asia

Basil Italien Big Leaves : Also called Pestou in the south of France. The variety Italian Big Leaves is grown like an annual plant which reaches 30 to 40 cm in height. The silky leaves are green and shaped like a spoon, with a very strong smell and taste. Collect basil leaves all summer, once dried, leaves retain very flavourfull. Basil is one of the main ingredients of PESTO. Can be also grown in pots, balcony etc....

Seed sowing: March to May
Harvest of basil: 3 month after seed sowing
Height: Basil reaches on average 30 to 40 cm.
Exposure: Middle shade

Sowing instructions: Seed sowing directly in place after all danger of frosts are passed in a light and well drained soil, prefers a sunny and wind-sheltered place, cover the seeds with a fine layer of potting soil, transplant as soon as the seedlings are sufficiently developed. For a better harvest you can sow out the seeds in a tray, fill with a good quality potting soil and cover these with soil or vermiculite (vermiculite let's pass light which helps the germination). Keep sowings at a temperature from 13°C to 20 °C and take care to maintain the soil wet. Transplant in 8cm pots or in place as soon as plant feels crowded. Excellent container plant.

Sowing distance: 25 cm by 30 cm
Minimum seed sowing temperature: 13 °C
Seed germination: 10 to 15 days
Nutritional value: Kcal for 100 gr.

Net weight of seeds: 2 gr +/- 1600 seeds

All our seeds are sold with their sowing instructions.