Variety of compact green fine basil with small oval leaves. Annual plant 30 cm high. Forms a ball shaped bush of small, very fragrant, slightly peppery leaves. An absolute must have for the gourmet gardener. Can be grown indoor in a container.
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Plant Life Cycle: Annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 20 C
Germination time in days: 5-15 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 60 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: Light and well drained
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seeds after the last danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds indoors from end of March. If you cut the basil 3 cm above soil level. You can expect regrowth of the leaves. It needs light and a temperature of 20C to germinate