Basil Seeds Genovese Green - Herb Seeds

Plant Information:

Basil Green are annual or perennial herbs that are native to India and tropical regions from Africa to Southeast Asia. Basil, Sweet Basil, or Ocimum is a warm-weather aromatic herb known for its medicinal uses and as an ingredient in many dishes. Basil leaves are rich in Calcium, Vitamin A, Beta carotene, Vitamin K, Beta Cryptoxanthin, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, iron, and other antioxidants and minerals. Basil is found in food, cosmetics products, aromatherapy products, essential oils, and many more.

Including Basil herbs in your diet improves oxidative stress, heart diseases, diabetes, arthritis, liver health, skin aging, high blood sugar, inflammation, mental health, respiratory infections, abdominal infections, skin infections, and anti-cancer properties. Grow basil herbs in your kitchen garden to enjoy them fresh in pizzas, wraps, teas, salads, pasta, soups, or in the very famous pesto.

Plant Requirements:

• Soil Type: Moist, loamy, Well-drained & rich soil
• Sun: Direct Sunlight or Partial Shade
• Temperature: 10-15 degrees C
• Watering Requirement: Once a day
• Space: 15-25 inches

How to Sow Basil Green Seeds

Harvest the basil leaves when they are 6-9 inches tall and harvest them early in the morning. Harvest ? of the basil plant only so it keeps producing further. Pruning the Basil Leaves encourages more leaves and growth. Basil leaves can be consumed fresh or stored as basil dried leaves for later usage, while they may not be as rich in taste when consumed fresh.

• Sow the basil seeds � inch deep in the soil.
• Basils are best grown indoors at first and then transplanted outdoor.
• Protect basil plants from cold as they are not tolerant to cold environments.
• Lift the basil flower heads when they sprout to ensure that leave keeps rising.
• Add organic manure, fertilizers, and compost to the plant soil.
• Avoid overwatering to prevent the yellowing of leaves.

How to Care for Plants

Follow these guided instructions to care for your plants and boost healthy paced growth.

Watering Guide

• Water the soil or the roots and not the leaves.
• Put a finger in the soil to check & water the plant if dry.
• Avoid overwatering plants. Keep the soil moist & not swampy.
• Use a well-draining pot to avoid water accumulation at the bottom.

Sunlight Guide

• For Direct Sunlight, Keep the plant pot facing a sunny window with direct sunlight all day.
• For Partial Shade, Keep the plant pot not facing the sun and away from the window.
• For Low Light, Keep the plant pot in a low light room to encourage growth.

Potting Mix Necessity

Potting soil or Potting Mix consists of peat moss, pine bark, and other rich ingredients, excluding earthen soil. Use Potting Mixture for healthy roots and plants with the following elements:

• Vermiculite improves air holding capacity and water retention or you can use water storing crystals to retain water in plants.
• For space, sand or perlite in the potting mixture helps in drainage.
• Peat moss, coconut coir, pine bark, or shredded paper also adds water retention to plants.
• For rich nutrients, choose a potting mix with fertilizers and compost.
• Pick soils that are free from stones or lumps.