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.
Characteristics
Botanical name: Ocimum tenuiflorumSpecific qualities: germinates in the light, needs much warmthVegetation period: annualThousand Grain Weight: 1.0-1.7 g
Cultivation
Seed 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: 0.3-0.5Sowing times: indoors from April; planting out from mid MayDistance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 20 cm
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Origin
Multiplier: Azienda agricola "La Torre" / Wim Brus, Kräuter- und Samenbaubetrieb in Querciola, LohmannsHof Gärtnerei / Inh. Max RehbergBreeder: b-d EHZCerifications: Demeter
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