Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family, native to tropical Asia.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family, native to tropical Asia. Its fragrant green or purple leaves release a warm, sweet-spicy aroma that is essential to Italian and Mediterranean cooking. It is used fresh in salads, sauces such as pesto, pasta and pizza, and also dried as a seasoning. The plant loves warmth and sun, is sensitive to cold, and is easy to grow in the garden or in pots. Beyond its culinary role, basil has digestive properties and a scent that deters some insects.
Sowing method: Under cover for an early crop, or direct in the ground after the last frost
Transplant age: 30–40 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground · Pot min. 3 L · Balcony · Window box
Row spacing: 30 cm
Pinch out the tips so the plant branches and does not run to flower.
Harvest in the morning before the heat — the aromatic oils are strongest then.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
