Thai basil
Thai basil is a low growing basil with green medium sized leaves lightly tinged with purple. Deep purple stems and pale pink flowers makes thai basil one of the prettiest flowers in warm situations. Sweet taste reminiscent of anis.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicumVegetation period: annualSpecific qualities: germinates in the light, needs much warmthUse of flowers and herbs: Balcony/pots, Cut flower, Herbal tea plant, Scent plant
Cultivation
Distance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 25 cmSowing depth: 0.3-0.5Sowing date: indoors from April; planting out from mid May
increasingly from
Sativa Rheinau
Sekem Farm
The ‘SEKEM’ initiative is a project to combine social and cultural activities with sustainable economic practices in Cairo, Egypt. It includes a biodynamic agricultural co-operative with many small-scale farmers.
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