Riesenblatt-Basilikum

created by Lisbeet at 19.01.2023

Seed packet

Features

Color

green

Taste

aromatic

Location

Balcony

Bed

Pot

Raised bed

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Giant leaf basil is a particularly large-leaved, aromatic variety. Great for stuffed rolls. Frost-sensitive, annual. By harvesting the shoot tips, flower formation can be delayed and the harvest period extended.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Basil (Ocimum basil) needs plenty of sun and warmth (minimum 10°C) to thrive and develop a spicy flavor. The seeds can be sown indoors from April if there is sufficient daylight. With artificial lighting sooner. Tip for risk-free cultivation: As the nights in May and June can be below 10°C in our latitudes, it is advisable to only grow basil in large pots to bring them into the warmth if necessary. Or you can divide the seeds and grow a few plants in pots and in the bed at the same time.