BASIL with Lettuce Feuille

Species: Basil
Latin name: Ocinum Basilicum
Other usual name: -
Variety: Lettuce leaved
Family: Labiatae (Lamiaceae)
Origin: India, South Asia

The Basil lettuce leaved : It is also called pistou in the south of France, lettuce leaved variety is very appreciated from the cooks. basil is an annual plants that reach on average 30 to 40 cm high, its green leaves green have the shape of spoon and a very penetrating odor and are very aromatic. can also be grown it pots or flower stand on a balcony as in open ground. The basil badly tolerates temperatures below 10°C. The basil can be froozen or to dried out but it loses most of its flavor.

Seed sowing: Mars to July
Collect basil: 3 months after sowing
Height: 40 to 60 cm
Exposure: Semi-shade

Sowing instructions: Sowing in seedbed as of at the beginning of March and transplant 60 to 90 days later. Carefull water, too much water and you risk to kill your seedling. You acn also sow in place directly after any danger of frosts is gone. Clear up if needed or transplant basil 2 to 3 months after sowing every 25 to 30 cm. The basil can be also sown all year around, as long as you give him shelter and you respect the temperatures for his growth.

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

Net weight of seeds: 3 gr. = + 2400 seeds

All our seeds are sold with their sowing instructions.