Compact dwarf fine green basil BIO

This Compact Fine Green Basil is a dwarf variety with compact, highly fragrant foliage. Use the leaves to add flavour to salads, marinades, or to make pesto. Basil is an annual aromatic plant that requires warmth to grow. It can be grown in pots or in the ground depending on the climate. The plug plants of this variety are produced using organic methods. Plant from April to June, after the last frost.

Apart from a few perennial varieties, Basil is an herbaceous annual plant native to India, reaching a height of 30 to 50cm (12 to 20in) depending on the variety. It has upright, ramified stems with a square cross-section like most Lamiaceae. The oval, usually green leaves are highly aromatic and commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian. There are many varieties, some of which have leaves with notes of lemon, cinnamon, licorice, thyme, etc. Some varieties have purple foliage.

Basil is a frost-sensitive plant that requires temperatures above 15°C to grow. It can be grown in pots or in the ground depending on the climate, preferring sunny and sheltered locations. Fun fact: Basil repels mosquitoes and carrot flies!

In terms of culinary use, Basil leaves pair perfectly with tomato salads, pasta dishes, and are used to make pesto.

Harvesting: It is best to harvest the leaves as needed, preferably in the morning.

Storage: Ideally, fresh leaves should be consumed quickly to fully enjoy their fragrance. You can also add them to a bottle of olive oil to flavour your dressings. For longer storage, it is possible to freeze or dry Basil leaves, although they may lose some of their aroma.

Gardener's tip: To reduce the need for watering, we recommend mulching the soil with thin layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This protective layer helps keep the soil moist and also reduces weed growth.