Basil seeds purple Yerevan, 0.2 g

The plant is medium-fit, strongly frosty with tetrahedral stems of 40-60cm high, contains many essential oils and carotene. The mass of one plant of 25-35 g. The sheet is a cherry, medium-sized, broad-shaped in shape, with a rarely gear edge, dark purple. Lilac flowers. Very aromatic. It is recommended for use in fresh and dried form as a seasoning, as well as when salting and canning. The basil is effectively used for diseases of the stomach, inflammation of the bladder, cough, for healing wounds.

Grow a seedling method, in the southern areas, landing in the ground is possible. Dry seeds are sown in a box to a depth of 0.5-1 cm in late March - early April. The optimum temperature for germination of seeds is 20-25 ° C. At temperatures below 12-15 ° C, the seeds begin to rot. Seedlings are planted when the threat of frost passes, in holes or grooves with a distance of 15-20 cm and between rows 60 cm. Until taking place of seedlings, 2-3 irrigation is required. The basil prefers well -structured, humus soil. Needs regular watering. Landing scheme 30x30cm. The cutting of the aboveground parts of the plants is carried out in dry weather during flowering with a shoot length of 10-12 cm, dried in the shade. For fresh consumption, leaves are cut off from young plants 2 to 3 times during the growing season. Perhaps cultivation in indoor conditions.