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Mexican Basil (Ocimum basilicum) seeds

This basil variety is only faintly reminiscent of the classic basil of the Italian kitchen as its flavour is more reminiscent of cinnamon and anise with a certain tanginess.
Contents: Approx. 250 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,25 €

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SKU: OCI04

GTIN: 4250601203270

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Description
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Mexican basil is only faintly reminiscent of the well-known Italian basil varieties. Its sweet, warm bouquet is very complex and especially reminds of cinnamon and anise. Mexican basil also perfectly suits sweet dishes.

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Perennial
Flowering months:	June July August September
Flower colour:	White
Special features:	Open-pollinated
Species:	Lamiaceae

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0 cm
When to sow outdoors:	April May June
Good companion plants:	Chard Tomatoes Zucchini Fennel Cucumber
Germination time:	1-2 weeks
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
Planting distance:	10 cm
Bad companion plants:	Savory Sage Thyme Melisse
Sunlight:	Full sun

Sowing indoors in pots from mid-March or directly outdoors from mid-May. Basil is a light germinator. Therefore, only scatter the seeds onto the moist soil and press them onto it gently.
Basil is very frost-sensitive and, therefore, only annual in our climate zone.
This variety reaches up to approx. 20-30cm in height.
Basil prefers warm, humus-rich, loose, sandy soils and sunny locations. It doesn't like windy locations
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)