Thai Basil, Thai Magic, organic seeds
Eco
Information
Is a very decorative and robust Thai-basil of mild, sweet flavour with a hint of anise. The leaves are about 7 cm, shiny green and juicy thick. The brilliant wine-red clusters of flowers are beautiful contrasts to the leaves, which are used both as herbs and enjoyed steamed or lightly poached as a side dish. Thai Magic grows 50-60 cm tall. A portion contains about 400 seeds.
| Product number: | K215 |
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| Scientific name: | Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora |
| Botanic family: | The Mint family - Lamiaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: March–July |
| Sowing depth: | 0,2 cm |
| Germination time: | 5–15 days |
| Plant spacing: | 25 cm |
| Row spacing: | 30 cm |
| Height: | 50-60 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun–Half shade |
| Harvest/blooming: | June–September |
| Seeds/g: | 700 seeds |
| Other: | Light germinating |
| Heirloom variety: | No |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow very shallowly indoors 6 weeks before setting out at 25 cm of mutual distance when the risk of frost is over and the soil has warmed up.Spacing
Keep 25 cm between plants and 30 cm between rows.Harvest
Harvest through the season, either leaf by leaf of by cutting down the entire plant one or a few times throughout the season.Seed
700 seeds/g.A portion contains about 400 seeds.
