Peppers
Basil and Tulsis
Sweet Dani - Basil and Tulsis
Ref : A0195
- Ocimum americanum ssp pilosum
Bag of 200 seeds
This "lemon basil" variety produces pointed, light-green leaves with a spicy, minty, lemony flavor.
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Varieties of Ocimum basilicum are known everywhere for their aromatic qualities, but they also possess numerous medicinal virtues that we take advantage of every time we use them to make, for example, a famous pesto. As well as being pleasant to the palate, they stimulate the appetite, relieve epilepsy, intestinal spasms, difficult digestion, anxiety, stress, dizziness, nervous insomnia, migraines, rheumatism, colds and coughs. They also relieve bloating and flatulence, and are immunostimulant. Basil leaves are antioxidant and can be used in essential oils, infusions or simply raw.
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.
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 ssp pilosum
mid-season
200 seeds
Green
fragrance, edible
From 40 to 60 cm
From 5 to 10 cm
pointed
United States
It is a variety selected by Jim Simon and Mario Morales of Purdue University, from crosses involving a very wide range of 80 varieties belonging to the "Ocimum basilicum" and "Ocimum canum" species. Its intense lemony fragrance comes from the presence of citral in its essential oils (up to 65%).
Varieties of Ocimum basilicum are known everywhere for their aromatic qualities, but they also possess numerous medicinal virtues that we take advantage of every time we use them to make, for example, a famous pesto. As well as being pleasant to the palate, they stimulate the appetite, relieve epilepsy, intestinal spasms, difficult digestion, anxiety, stress, dizziness, nervous insomnia, migraines, rheumatism, colds and coughs. They also relieve bloating and flatulence, and are immunostimulant. Basil leaves are antioxidant and can be used in essential oils, infusions or simply raw.
