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Référence : 2280A

HOLY BASIL OR TULSI AB

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Bushy and compact habit. Green leaves, purple and white flowers. Used in India for centuries as a detoxifier, anti-stress, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory. Use in infusions.
The bag of 200 seeds
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Période de semis
From March to April
Période de récolte
From June to October
moderate / daily
50 cm
sun / partial shade
Obsolete
30 cm
Open ground / potsOpen ground / pots
Gelif
60 days on average
Conditionnement
The bag of 200 seeds
Référence
2280A
Cycle de vie
annual

Green-leaved basil has a bushy, compact habit. The flowers are purple and white. Used in India for centuries, particularly in Ayurvedic medicine, it is known for its detoxifying , anti-stress , anti-infectious , anti-inflammatory , etc. properties. It is therefore preferentially used in infusions for all its virtues.

How to successfully sow basil

Basil requires a minimum constant temperature of 20°C to germinate, so you should sow your seeds in a warm bed or heated greenhouse . Start your seeds in pots at the beginning of spring. Choose a good , fine seed compost .
Do not push the seeds in, pack the potting soil into the cups or trays then, with your fingers, lightly brush the surface, place the seeds in it, possibly sprinkle a little soil on top and then pack firmly.
Water with a spray bottle until the seeds germinate. Be careful, too much moisture could cause your seedlings to die. Germination occurs in 6 to 8 days on average .
Place your terrine or greenhouse near a bright window .

Planting basil in the garden

Plant your basil plants in the garden after the last frost in May, when they have reached the 3-4 leaf stage. Wait until June if you are north of the Loire .
Plant your basil plants in well-drained , rich soil in a sunny location. You can add a little manure .
Keep 50 cm between each plant. Water without wetting the foliage and without overwatering.

Harvesting basil

Leaves harvested in May and June , just before flowering, will have the most fragrance, although you can harvest them year-round as long as the plant has leaves. The more leaves you harvest from your plant, the more it will grow.
To preserve your basil , chop the leaves and place them in ice cube trays filled with water.
You can also store it in olive oil .

Additional tips

Planted between tomato plants , basil will protect them against certain parasites.
All basils are grown in pots or planters on a window or balcony.

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Laurent Lefebvre

Germination parfaite, en avance sur les autres basilics