Ocimum basilicum Floral Spires Lavender

Ocimum basilicum Floral Spires Lavender

A very ornamental basil bred for its flowers as well as its foliage. Unlike other basils the leaves do not get bitter when the plant flowers. Uniform, dense bushy habit with a distinct Thai basil scent. Suitable for small space gardens. BEST FOR: fresh use.

• From sowing to flowering: 65 days
• Indoor/greenhouse sowing: from March onwards
• Germination: 5-10 days, 21°C
• Sowing depth: 2 mm, cover with a small layer of vermiculite or soil,  light is necessary for germination
• Height: 40 cm
• Planting location: sunny, well-drained, rich soil
• For pollinators: like, useful
• Withstands: cold
• Application: cut flower (flowers - lavender pink) or as a medicinal plant, culinary herb