This item sold out on 5.18.2009

Basil true Italian Liguria Pra seeds

Description

Genoese basil coming from Pra.
It has medium-little sized leaf, oval-shaped/spoon shaped and light-green coloured. Its scent is delicate and has no mint flavour, which is instead frequently found in other ranges.

Needs a temperate/hot climate (min 10° - great 25°) and to be placed in a light full sun to partial shade position.

OUTDOOR Seeds have to be planted from March to October.
INDOOR seeds have to be planted from November to February,putting 10/20 seeds in each vase. Put the seed at a 1" depth, 10" far from each other.

Growing takes 40/50 days, the leaves can be collected during all the year.

Water frequently, the soil must always be wet.
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Leaves can be added to salads,to tomato sauce and of course are perfect to make the italian Pesto sauce!

Added on May 17, 2009