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
Specific qualities: germinates in the light, needs much warmthBotanical name: Ocimum basilicumThousand Grain Weight: 1.0-1.7 gVegetation period: annual
Origin
Multiplier: Sativa Rheinau, Sekem Farm Cerifications: Demeter, EU Bio
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: 0.3-0.5Distance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 20 cm