This basil blend includes carefully selected varieties: cinnamon basil , giant monster basil , and large green basil . A perfect blend of herbs to enhance your dishes and add a unique aromatic touch to your recipes. A must-have for lovers of aromatic cuisine , this blend will deliciously flavor your dishes.

Composition of the mixture :

• 33% Cinnamon Basil ( Ocimum basilicum 'cinnamomum' )
• 33% of Giant Basilisk ( Ocimum basilicum 'Giant Mammoth' )
• 34% of large green basil ( Ocimum basilicum 'large green' )

Seeds from Organic Agriculture certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01.

How to successfully sow basil

Basil requires a minimum constant temperature of 20°C to germinate. It is therefore recommended to sow your seeds in a hotbed or heated greenhouse . Start your seeds in early spring in pots . Choose a good, fine seed compost to ensure successful germination.

1. Do not press the seeds in : pack the potting soil into the cups or tray , then lightly brush the surface with your fingers. Place the seeds, then sprinkle a little soil on top if necessary before packing down firmly.
2. Watering : Use a spray bottle to lightly moisten the soil until the seeds germinate. Be careful not to overwater, as excessive moisture could harm your seedlings.
3. The sprouting takes 6 to 8 days on average. Place your terrine or greenhouse near a bright window .

Planting basil in the garden

Plant your basil plants after the last frost in May , when the young plants have reached 3-4 leaves . If you are north of the Loire , wait until June to avoid any risk of frost.

1. Soil : Choose well-drained , rich soil with a sunny exposure . You can enrich the soil with a little manure to promote growth.
2. Spacing : Keep 50 cm between each plant to allow good air circulation and optimal development.
3. Watering : Water without wetting the foliage and without excess to avoid mold and disease.

Harvesting basil

Harvesting basil leaves can be done about 2 months after sowing .

Leaves harvested in May and June , just before flowering, are the most fragrant. However, you can harvest leaves year-round as long as your basil plant has leaves.

The more leaves you harvest, the more your plant will grow and produce new leaves.

To preserve your basil :

Chop the leaves and place them in ice cube trays filled with water.

You can also preserve basil in olive oil for longer storage.

Additional tips

Plant between tomato plants : Basil protects tomatoes against certain pests.

Grow in pots or planters : All types of basil grow perfectly in pots or planters on a window or balcony .