This Basil is sweet and wonderfully aromatic, making it a great addition to a diverse range of dishes and drinks! Grow these herbs hydroponically in your indoor grows kits to save time, water, and stress!
These seeds form a gel when coming into contact with water (so don’t be alarmed if they’re turning white!). After a few days they’ll begin to sprout, releasing two ‘baby leaves’ which will grow rather slowly but don’t panic! After about a week these will give way to ‘true leaves’, much larger mature leaves that look much more recognisable, which will shoot up into a lush bunch of fresh, homegrown, organic basil!
Harvesting; once your plants have around 3-5 mature leaves you’re ready to start eating! Pick the leaves at the stem continually, leaving the top few leaves untouched (this promotes healthy growth!)
Basil goes well with a number of things, sprinkle it through spaghetti or try using it in a homemade pesto or fresh summer cocktail!!
Scientific Name | Ocimum basilicum |
Quantity of seeds | ~110 |
Planting Depth | 3 mm |
Plant height | 60 cm |
Days to Maturity | 65-80 |
Lifespan | Annual |
Tips | Basil LOVES warm weather. Keep your plant in a warm room for best growth results. |