Griechisches Basilikum / Buschbasilikum

Season Overview

Description

Very compact basil that grows in strongly branched, low bushes with small (3-4 cm), light green, extremely aromatic leaves. Although bush basil is somewhat tougher in leaf than Genovese basil, its taste is very similar. Attractive, late-flowering variety that is also ideal for growing in pots in sunny, sheltered spots. Perennial if overwintered in warm conditions. Light germinator.

Growing tips

Basil is a light germinator, which means that the seeds are barely covered with soil. It is best to sow in pots or trays containing a lightly fertilized substrate. It should be well watered before sowing. Sowing should not be too dense. A distance of one centimeter between the seeds is ideal. The seeds turn blue shortly after sowing. They also form a gel-like layer around the seeds. At temperatures of 22-26°C, the seeds germinate within a week. The substrate should always be moist, but not wet. A spray bottle is ideal for watering. After germination, the plants are sensitive. The temperature should be lowered to around 20-22°C. The substrate should also be kept moist. Aeration is now also important to prevent fungus from forming between the seedlings. The seedlings grow quickly. After a week, the second pair of leaves will form. Once the plants have reached a height of 8 cm, the upper tips can be harvested. This stimulates branching. Liquid fertilizer should now be applied regularly, as basil has a high nutrient requirement. Further growing tips for the basil species.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

30 cm

Row spacing

40 cm

Seeding depth

0.5 cm