Salad basil

Salad basil

Latin name: Ocimum basilicum

Salad basil is a large-leaved, mild-tasting basil with broad, soft leaves and a fresh, sweet and aromatic flavour. The leaves are larger and juicier than regular basil, making it particularly suitable for salads, wraps and fresh dishes. It is an excellent substitute for lettuce or spinach in various dishes and has a milder flavour than classic basil.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.5 g seeds
• Sowing time: March–June (pre-cultivation) or May–July (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: June–September
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
• Plant distance: 25 cm
• Row spacing: 30 cm
• Height: 40–50 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, but avoid overwatering

Cultivation tips:

• Can be grown both in pots and outdoors.
• Cut off flowers to stimulate leaf production.
• Protect from cold – thrives best at temperatures above 15°C.

Use: Perfect for fresh salads, wraps, sandwiches, pasta dishes and pesto.

Salad basil is an easy-to-grow and flavorful basil variety that produces large, juicy leaves – a perfect ingredient for fresh summer dishes!