Globular shaped bush basil with large (1cm) leaves and superb warm and spicy flavour. Best for pot growing. It's warm, peppery, slightly spicy flavour adds a great spark to variety of dishes, including drinks, desserts, meat and seafood, sandwiches, eggs etc. Looks beautiful as ornamental or to be given as gift. Easy and fast growing, maturing in 70 days.Very fast and easy growing, maturing in 2-3 months after planting. Makes wonderful container plants, are great companions with tomatoes. Can be grown indoors or outdoors. Perfect for beginners, little gardeners and professionals. Companion plants: planted near tomatoes, peppers, oregano, asparagus, and petunias can help these plants repel or distract asparagus beetles, mosquitoes, thrips, and flies, and makes tomatoes taste better.
Growing: Planting season: year round in warm climates; early spring in temperate climates, starting seeds indoors, 6 weeks prior the last spring frost date or direct seeding after the danger of last frost is gone and soil is workable.
Soil: light fertile, rich in organic matter soil.
Sowing depth: 1/4in (0.6cm) deep.
Spacing: 10-12in (25-30cm) apart.
Light: full sun/partial shade. Avoid burning afternoon sun, providing some shade to the plant.
Watering: regular to keep the soil moist but not wet. Best when soil starts to feel dry to the touch.
Fertilizing: recommended (we highly recommend using TSM Organic Growth Activator to support speedy germination, healthy & robust growth).
Pinch out the flower heads as soon as they appear to make sure the leaves will continue growing.
Pests & diseases: susceptible to whitefly, thrips, aphids and Fusarium wilt. We highly recommend using TSM Organic Neem Oil for the complete protection against pests & various plant diseases.
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