Description For Italian Basil Seeds
The strong clove-like flavor of basil is an essential feature of many Italian recipes. It grows as a bushy plant with pale green, aromatic foliage.
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum.
Step 1: Sow the seeds indoors, in seedling trays, 0.5 cm deep in coco-peat or soilless organic veggie potting mixture. Step 2: Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. Step 3: Thin out the small, extra, overcrowded seedlings in seedling trays. Step 4: Let the germinated seedlings grow in a seedling tray for 3-4 weeks before transplantation. Step 5: Keep the seedling tray in semi shade while the germinating seedlings grow. Step 6: Transplant the healthy seedlings in pots or yard gardens. Step 7: Use good quality organic potting mixture to grow Basil plant.
Keep your Basil plant in sunny outdoor location for best flavour. The plant does not mind partial sunlight of 3-4 hours. Basil plant requires regular watering by shower method every alternate day. Add a handful of vermicompost to parsley plant every 20 days. Keep pinching the growing tips of the plant as you harvest the foliage. Never harvest more than one-third of growing the plant at a time.
Always look for the early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. Spay appropriate fungicides or pesticides as soon as any symptoms of such diseases are spotted. Watch out for snails and slugs. Spray Neem Oil/Tobacco extract/soap water to keep insects at bay. Click here to buy plant care products online in India.
Harvesting of foliage can begin in 60-90 days of seed sowing.
Sweet basil also called Genoese Basil, has a sweet aroma and a warm flavour. You can store in a glass of water at room temperature and away from direct sunlight. Usually, its leaves are used, but you may also use the flower buds or for garnishing salads. Purple Basil has a great aroma and features purple leaves and pink flowers. Holy Basil is an essential ingredient of a Thai dish ” Stir-fried chicken with chilli pepper and basil “ Lemon Basil has a lemony fragrance and is ideal for salads. Thai Lemon Basil / Hairy Basil comes with a lemony-peppery flavour.
How to grow Basil Herb Seeds
Introduction and Uses:Basil is an annual, erect herb. It is commonly known as the "royal herb" and "king of herbs". The popular culinary herb belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is native to India along with the other Asian tropical areas. The word "basil" was derived from the Greek word "basileus," that means "king." Loved and savoured for its taste and aroma, Basil is widely used to prepare traditional Tamil and Ayurvedic medicines. It is well known for its extensive use in the Italian cuisine.Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum.
Sowing Basil Seeds:
Seeds can be sown any time of the year in India by transplantation method.Basil Plant Care:
Pests / Diseases that affect Basil:
Storing and Harvesting Basil:
Fun facts about Basil:
Details
| Category | Herb Seeds |
|---|---|
| No.of Seeds | 1000 seeds |
| Spacing (Row to Row X Plant to Plant) | 15 cm x 20 cm |
| Germination Time | 6 to 8 days from sowing |
| Fertilizer | Organic Manure 5 g per Plant ; Organic - Neemcake or Vermicompost 10 g per Plant |
| Season of Sowing | Throughout the Year |
| Yield | 50 to 55 Ton Per Ha. (Fresh leaves) |
Additional
| SKU | NUHSO006 |
|---|---|
| Product Weight | 10 g |
| Product Height | 15 cm |
| Product Width | 10 cm |
| Product Depth | 1 cm |
Reviews
Customer Reviews
- good products Review by Trupti
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Quality of the seeds are great!Price Value Quality
(Posted on 2/5/2019) - good products Review by Palanivel
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We are about 2 months in and they are ready to harvest. Very pleased. (Posted on 10/9/2018)Price Value Quality - cheers all !!!!! Review by Daljeet
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Nice to see prompt reviews which helped me get 2 packets for myself just to check out & guess what,I was not at all disappointed , nice germination , got my first set of leafs in a week, my daughter njoys garnishing her drinks and food with its fresh leaves. (Posted on 7/12/2017)Value Quality Price - Ugaoo User Review Review by Nalin
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I am giving 5 star rating as till now I am satisfied with the services provided by this site. Now coming to review on basil seeds. For me they are sprouting and then seem to wither. Can't understand why. I am from Delhi region. Does basil grow there? I read that most herbs are from Mediterranean region. I notice that during night the young seedlings bend over. It seems like as if they are rotting from the base. I am guessing what can be the possible reason - cold temperature, dampening ( I am doing my best not to over water), infection or seed quality (but if they germinate then seeds should be okay) (Posted on 2/25/2017)Value Quality Price - Ugaoo User Review Review by Chaaruvi
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Best and easy to grow herb at home. I am very happy as almost 80% seeds germinated. (Posted on 1/11/2017)Value Quality Price - Ugaoo User Review Review by Oorja
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very fond of this herb and would like to thanks ugaoo for the delivering good quality products (Posted on 5/26/2016)Value Quality Price - Ugaoo User Review Review by Shalini
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Quality product, I like the greenery of the product, Plants are growing very healthy. (Posted on 5/12/2016)Price Value Quality - Ugaoo User Review Review by kiran
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was not happy with the delivery timming and india post services as have to collect the product from the office .. but the seeds germinated well.Happy with the quality. (Posted on 5/7/2016)Price Value Quality - Ugaoo User Review Review by Mayur
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Very happy with the growth of product, all the seeds germinated so well and it smells really nice. very refreshing smell. (Posted on 5/2/2016)Price Value Quality - Ugaoo User Review Review by Anant Patel
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I got the seeds and planted them in several pots.Within a week all seeds started germinating and now they are growing healthy and the quality of the leaves are very good and green.Happy with the product.Quality Price Value
(Posted on 4/21/2016)
