Aromatic and culinary plant to be grown in pots and in the garden. For Pesto sauce. It is found in herbs gardens. It is used as a condiment and herb for sauces, fish, soups, cheese, vegetables etc … The leaves and flowers have antispasmodic, sedative, tonic, digestive, diuretic and antiseptic properties.
Annual plant up to 30-50cm tall with white flowers set in spikes, blooming in summer. Miniature, green leaves. Compact growth habit with intense sweet basil flavor.
Direct sowing in spring. All year indoor.
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Average germination (%) | 80 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | White |
Fragrant | Foliage |
Germination (in days) | 7-15 |
Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, City garden, Cosmetic, Culinary, Edible, Herbs garden, Medicinal, Pest-repelling Plants, Spices |
Seeds per gram | 600 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist, Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | Loam |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade |
Watering | Regular |