Organic Large Green Basil compact - Ocimum basilicum

The Nufar F1 Green Basil is a hybrid variety of Green Basil, tolerant to fusarium and with good resistance to bolting. Its large leaves will add flavor to your salads, marinades, or can be used 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 organically. Planting is done from April to June, after the last frost.

Apart from a few perennial varieties, Basil is an herbaceous annual plant, native to India, which reaches a height of 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20in) depending on the variety. It has upright, ramified stems with a square section, like most Lamiaceae. The oval and generally 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 tender plant that requires temperatures above 15°C (59°F) 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 cooking, Basil leaves go perfectly with tomato salads, pasta dishes, and are used in the preparation of pesto.

Harvesting: It is done as needed, preferably in the morning.

Storage: It is ideal to consume the fresh leaves quickly to fully enjoy their flavour. You can also put them in a bottle of olive oil to flavor your dressings. For longer storage, the Basil leaves can be frozen or dried, although they will lose some of their aroma.

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