Ararat Basil 'Ararat' (Ocimum basilicum)
35 SEK
Unit price perEstimated delivery between 20 April and 27 April.
SEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common names: Ararat-Basilika, Red Spotted Basil
Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant history & use:
Peculiar basil variety. The leaves are the color Deep dark purple and green with a slight metallic tone and has a serrated leaf edge.
Ararat Basil has a light licorice flavor that leans towards anise. This variety is a little sweeter in taste than the basil we are used to.
Has small light purple flowers that are a little bitter to the taste - these are also edible.
Can be placed in crops to repel insect pests.
Culture:
Quite a large variety - reaches up to about 50 cm in height. Prefers humus-rich and airy soils in warm, sunny, sheltered places. If the previous requirements are met, it is also important to water a lot - then the basil grows quickly. Does not like windy locations.
Harvest the leaves and stems from the top of the plant and pinch off the edible flower buds as they emerge, as this prevents the leaves from becoming bitter and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, creating a dense and bushy plant.
Sowing:
Sow indoors in pots from February to May or directly outdoors from May.
Easy to germinate. Scatter the seeds on the moist soil surface and press them down gently so that they make good contact with the soil surface. Do not cover with soil.
To preserve moisture, cover the seeds with plastic wrap or a plastic bag with air holes. Then place the seeds in a warm, well-drained spot and leave until the seeds have germinated. Alternatively, in a mini greenhouse to maintain even humidity.
It usually takes between 5-15 days for the seeds to germinate.
Features :
Year: One year
Growing position: sun
Height: 50 cm
Germination time: 5-15 days
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Ararat Basil 'Ararat' (Ocimum basilicum)
35 SEK
Unit price perExpected delivery date: 20 April to 27 April.
Applies to orders within Sweden. For other countries - see our delivery terms .
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SEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common names: Ararat-Basilika, Red Spotted Basil
Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant history & use:
Peculiar basil variety. The leaves are the color Deep dark purple and green with a slight metallic tone and has a serrated leaf edge.
Ararat Basil has a light licorice flavor that leans towards anise. This variety is a little sweeter in taste than the basil we are used to.
Has small light purple flowers that are a little bitter to the taste - these are also edible.
Can be placed in crops to repel insect pests.
Culture:
Quite a large variety - reaches up to about 50 cm in height. Prefers humus-rich and airy soils in warm, sunny, sheltered places. If the previous requirements are met, it is also important to water a lot - then the basil grows quickly. Does not like windy locations.
Harvest the leaves and stems from the top of the plant and pinch off the edible flower buds as they emerge, as this prevents the leaves from becoming bitter and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, creating a dense and bushy plant.
Sowing:
Sow indoors in pots from February to May or directly outdoors from May.
Easy to germinate. Scatter the seeds on the moist soil surface and press them down gently so that they make good contact with the soil surface. Do not cover with soil.
To preserve moisture, cover the seeds with plastic wrap or a plastic bag with air holes. Then place the seeds in a warm, well-drained spot and leave until the seeds have germinated. Alternatively, in a mini greenhouse to maintain even humidity.
It usually takes between 5-15 days for the seeds to germinate.
Features :
Year: One year
Growing position: sun
Height: 50 cm
Germination time: 5-15 days
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