Holy Basil
Holy basil is a tall growing basil with somewhat stronger leaves. Special fragrant scent. Numerous beautiful pink flowers. Very robust, also for outdoors. Under the name of 'Tulsi' it is an important plant in Hindu ceremonies. Particular sweet-bitter taste. For use as tea or with asian dishes.
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Characteristics
Specific qualities: germinates in the light, needs much warmthBotanical name: Ocimum tenuiflorumVegetation period: annual
Origin
Breeder: b-d EHZMultiplier: Azienda agricola "La Torre" / Wim Brus, Azienda agricola "Sol Ribaldo" / Elia Betrame, Kräuter- und Samenbaubetrieb in Querciola, LohmannsHof Gärtnerei / Inh. Max Rehberg Cerifications: Demeter
Cultivation
Sowing times: indoors from April; planting out from mid MaySeed required for direct sowing (g/100m²): 40-50 g/100 m²Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 3-4Seed required for 1000 (ø 10 cm)-pots: 20 gSowing depth: 0.3-0.5 cmDistance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 25 cm