sowing basil (Ocimum basilicum) |
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Crop group: Herbs |
Crop family :Lip flower family |
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Well-known varieties : Dark Opal (red), coarse (also in BIO ) |
Sowing depth: 0.3 cm |
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Height : 20-60 cm |
Sowing distance: 5 cm between seeds. Suitable for all pot sizes. Two seeds per planting hole; it's best to save them for later. |
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Germination: 21-29 C° / 5-10 days |
Planting distance : Plant your seedling pot completely. In open ground (leaving 25 cm of space around the plants) or in a large pot. |
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Growth cycle : 125 days |
Plant out as : 2 true leaves (large pot) or 6 true leaves outside in the open ground |
Growing method : Sow early - transplant when temperatures are above 15°C (can also be done indoors) - harvest by pinching off the top leaves. This encourages the plant to produce new leaves; otherwise, it will bolt. Sow from mid-May to July in a seed tray and transplant after about four weeks, or thin out a little in a flowerpot. The leaves can be used fresh or dried; store in a well-sealed tin or jar.
- Sowing indoors/indoors: Sow in April-May; transplant in May-June and harvest July-October
- Sowing in place: Sow May-July; harvest Aug-Oct.
Basil in our online store 
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Watering:  (in open ground)  (in pot) |
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Good neighbors : Tomato, potato, asparagus, beans, beetroot, anise, pepper |
Bad neighbors : Sage and Swiss chard |
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Frost resistant: No |
Root system: 20-30 cm |
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Fertilization : Every month a few universal fertilizer granules |
Preferred soil: pH 5.1-8.5 sandy soil (open ground); potting soil for vegetable gardens (in pots) |
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Dangers and concerns : Snails, frost and cold |
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Harvesting and storing : When the seedlings have their first six leaves, remove the top two. Side shoots will now form. Every time a side shoot has six to eight leaves, remove the top two. This way, you can enjoy your basil plant for 100 days. You can dry basil and freeze it in ice cube trays. |
 = little sun  = moderate sun = lots of sun  = little water = moderate water = a lot of water |
