Tasty and healthy. The basil 'Italiano Classico' (Ocimum basilicum) contains many minerals like calcium, iron and potassium. It is the perfect seasoning for many dishes in Italian cuisine. Basil can also be added to a delicious, healthy smoothie. The herb seeds can be sown all year round indoors. Sow the seeds indoors from March to July before planting outdoors. Move the plants outdoors as soon as temperatures rise above 20°C. The herb plant grows to about 25 cm.
Space the basil seeds 30 cm apart. Space the rows at a distance of 20 cm. Plant at a depth of 0.5 to 1 cm. Plant the herb seeds in a sunny spot. After sowing, water the seeds adequately. The herb seeds come in a bag containing approximately 1.5 grams. This is enough to sow 10 square metres.