Try it as a flavourful garnish for sweet dishes. Green, 5cm long leaves have a spicy, anise-clove flavour. Attractive purple stems and blooms. Called “Horapha” in its mother country, “Hun Que” in Vietnam. Ht.40-60cm
•Edible Flowers: Use the flowers in any recipe that calls for basil, or to garnish drinks, salads, soups, pasta, and desserts Flavor is of intense, spicy basil with notes of clove and anise
Select organic or conventional seeds. Avg. 31,000 seeds/30g
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended): Plant seeds 6mm deep, 2-3 seeds per inch, in rows 45cm apart. Firm the soil over the seeds. Thinning is not necessary, but a final spacing of 10-20cm apart produces healthy, full plants. Note: Holy Basil requires some light for germination, so sow more shallowly than other basils. Transplant: Sow indoors 6 weeks prior to setting out. Plant 6mm deep and keep at 21C for best germination. Transplant to the field when seedlings have 3-4 sets of leaves, spacing at 10-20cm apart in rows 45cm apart
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Moderately rich, moist soil. Basil is not drought tolerant and can be damaged by heat stress. Regular moisture throughout the growing season helps to ensure a good crop
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies. See the product description for exact heights
PLANT SPACING: 10-20cm
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual
HARVEST: Begin light harvesting after plants have become established. It is best done in the early morning when the temperature is cooler and the leaves are less likely to wilt. A full harvest should be completed just before the plants start to flower. Cut the entire plant 10-15cm above the ground to promote a second growth. Leaves are easily bruised when picking, so handle carefully. Do not store at a temperature less than 10C
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