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Open-Pollinated
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Basilic Africain
Basil and Tulsis

African - Basil and Tulsis

Ref : A0198 - Ocimum americanum sp. americanum
Bag of 100 seeds

This ancient variety produces clusters of mauve flowers and downy green leaves with a minty fragrance.

In agro-ecology, it is renowned for its activity against soil pathogens and insect pests of seeds. Ocimum americanum is resistant to the fungus Fusarium oxysporum ssp. basilicii as well as to basil blight, Peronospora belbahrii.

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African basil is mainly used to treat diabetes, but also dysentery, colds, parasitic infections, fevers and joint inflammation. Recent studies have highlighted its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral qualities. The essential oil of the leaves is used to treat respiratory problems and as an antipyretic. It is also used in Africa to ward off mosquitoes carrying malaria and dengue fever.

in bucket

Sow in trays at temperatures between 18 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 6 weeks before planting. Transplant into individual cups when plants have 4 to 5 leaves, or plant directly into warmed soil, spaced 25 to 30 cm apart. Take care not to over-water to avoid the risk of wilting.

This variety has low susceptibility to Fusarium fungus and basil blight.

March, April, May, June

June, July, August, September, October

in the ground, in pot, in the greenhouse

full sun

medium

potting soil, sandy, gravel, humus

drained, light, reheated

Ocimum americanum sp. americanum

mid-season

100 seeds

Green

fragrance, edible

From 30 to 50 cm

From 5 to 10 cm

pointed

Africa

"Semences de Kokopelli" by Dominique Guillet

African basil is mainly used to treat diabetes, but also dysentery, colds, parasitic infections, fevers and joint inflammation. Recent studies have highlighted its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral qualities. The essential oil of the leaves is used to treat respiratory problems and as an antipyretic. It is also used in Africa to ward off mosquitoes carrying malaria and dengue fever.

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