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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
OCIMUM tenuiflorum
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Origin: | North-Central India |
| Special Features: | Aromatically fragrant, clove-like taste. Dark stems, small flowers. Attractive for butterflies and other pollinators. Deer and rabbit resistant. Use for low maintenance plantings. |
| Historical: | Important herb for Hindu tradition. |
| Basic Colour: | (pink / salmon) |
| Flower Colour: | pink |
| Natural Flowering Period: | June - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z10 - Z11
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| Foliage: | Entire, ovate to broad lanceolate, spicy fragrant, green. |
| Growth Habit: | bushy |
| Height with Flowers: | 50 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 20 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | well-drained / average / humus rich, fertile |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant / culinary herb |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.46512 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
2150 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
2 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
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| Sowing Time Hint: | All year long. Warm. Best in early spring. |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
