Basil seed (Ocimum basilicum)

Common name: Basil, Clove - Basil, Clove Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum Also known as: Himalayan Basil - East Indian Basil One of its names: Basil, Himalayan - Basil, East Indian Clove Basil is an annual herbaceous plant with multiple stems that exceed one meter in height. Its leaves are long, ovate, shiny, and have a fragrant aroma. In India, it was considered a sacred plant, and it became popular in England where many people introduced it to their gardens, added it to their dishes, flower bouquets, and used it to purify indoor air. Clove Basil flower: Its small white flowers bloom in summer and autumn. Clove Basil seeds: Small-sized seeds, 0.2 cm, black in color. Clove Basil planting season: It is cultivated after the end of frost in winter and early spring. It can also be grown year-round in moderate and warm regions, as well as in agricultural greenhouses, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, and where the plant receives sufficient sunlight or lighting. Suitable climate and soil for growing Clove Basil: Clove Basil loves sunlight and is affected by frost. It grows best in moderate and warm climates, and in fertile, well-drained soil. How to cultivate Clove Basil: Clove Basil is one of the easiest plants to grow from seeds, but it is necessary to ensure the frost wave has ended before starting to plant from seeds. Once the delicate seedling develops three or four leaves, it should be separated with a distance of approximately 15 to 30 cm. It can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once. It can be harvested after 60-80 days from planting. Its benefits and uses: It is cultivated for decoration as it is a flowering plant with a fragrant aroma. It is also used as a flavor in Eastern dishes and as a flavoring for beverages like tea. Native homeland of Clove Basil: India.