Germination: 5-10days
Harvest:30-60days
Sow 1/4inch deep, 6-10inches apart in a location that gets direct sun for at least 6hrs/day. keep soil moist. for maximum production per plant, cut back to two leaves per stem. best to harvest just as the plant starts to set flower buds but well before the flower blooms.
Basil Indoors
Basil thrives in a warm, bright location, such as a south-facing window that is sunny for most of the day.
It is important to keep the soil moist and somewhat cool and to plant the Basil in a large pot; and to pinch off the flowers that begin to form as frequently as you can. Under perfect conditions, Basil plants can grow for up to 6 months in the ground, and up to four months in a pot.
Leaves light green?
not enough sun, too much water or if they are potted plants, your pots may be too small.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 94 kJ (22 kcal) |
|
2.65 g
|
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| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g |
|
0.64 g
|
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|
3.15 g
|
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| Vitamins | Quantity%DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. |
33%
264 μg
29%
3142 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) |
3%
0.034 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
6%
0.076 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
6%
0.902 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
4%
0.209 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
12%
0.155 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
17%
68 μg |
| Choline |
2%
11.4 mg |
| Vitamin C |
22%
18.0 mg |
| Vitamin E |
5%
0.80 mg |
| Vitamin K |
395%
414.8 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity%DV† |
| Calcium |
18%
177 mg |
| Copper |
19%
0.385 mg |
| Iron |
24%
3.17 mg |
| Magnesium |
18%
64 mg |
| Manganese |
55%
1.148 mg |
| Phosphorus |
8%
56 mg |
| Potassium |
6%
295 mg |
| Selenium |
0%
0.3 μg |
| Sodium |
0%
4 mg |
| Zinc |
9%
0.81 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 92.06 g |