Basil seeds velvetisto-black, 0.5 g

Basil seeds "velvety-black".

One of the best varieties of purple basil has spacious and medicinal properties, especially decorative. The period from seedlings to technical ripeness is 50-70 days.

The plant is medium-revealed, up to 40-50 cm high with slightly burst velvety leaves, dark purple, almost black. Fragrant leaves of basil contain a large amount of essential oils with disinfectants and diuretic effects, relieves stomach cramps, helps to strengthen the nervous system and promotes better digestion of fats. The basil raises a common tone, stimulates digestion. The decoction of leaves is used for coughing and for rinsing the mouth. It is recommended for consumption in fresh and dried form as a seasoning (even instead of black pepper), for flavoring dishes in cooking, appetite excellently awakens. Productivity 3-4 kg of greens with 1 sq. m.

is grown with a seedling method or straight sowing in open ground. Sowing for seedlings is performed in late March and early April. Sowing in the ground - in May or early June. The planting of seedlings in the ground is the beginning of June. The basil prefers well -drained, loamy and sandy soils. Further care is moderate watering, loosening and top dressing. The plant is sensitive to cold.