
Basil is a heat-loving plant; we plant it in the garden from mid-May, only after the spring frosts have safely passed. Since it will arrive as an already grown seedling, you will save a lot of time. Basil prefers a sunny and sheltered location with nutritious, well-draining, and humus-rich soil. Overly wet and heavy clay soils are not suitable at all, because roots rot easily in them. When planting in a bed, maintain a spacing of around 50 centimeters, which corresponds to roughly four plants per square meter. This space will ensure excellent air circulation, thanks to which the plant branches beautifully. Your reward will be lush growth reaching a height of 40 to 80 centimeters. This variety also delights in the fact that it does not suffer from diseases or pests, so even beginners can easily handle growing it. The 'Pesto Perpetuo' basil with its attractive green-and-white leaves is absolutely ideal for container growing on balconies or terraces. When growing in a pot, follow these simple rules: Place an adequate drainage layer of expanded clay at the bottom, which will reliably drain excess water. Choose a well-draining potting soil intended specifically for growing herbs. During the summer season, occasionally support the plant with an organic fertilizer for better aroma. Regular watering is the key to success, but beware of overwatering. Keep the soil pleasantly moist and water early in the morning directly at the roots. From June to September, tiny pure white to light pink flowers will also appear, acting as a reliable magnet for beneficial pollinators. To maintain a compact shape, regular pinching of the tips is extremely beneficial. This forces the plant to continuously produce new side shoots and provides you with an abundant harvest. You can continuously harvest the edible leaves all summer long and use them to prepare delicious homemade pesto. Do not forget that basil is grown exclusively as an annual here, because its frost resistance is zero and it dies immediately at temperatures below freezing. Therefore, winter protection outdoors makes no sense. If you want to keep it longer, you can bring it into a bright and cooler room with the onset of cold autumn days, where it can survive for some time longer. In outdoor conditions, however, leave it only until the first frosts.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum herbalea

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum

Mentha spicata

Thymus vulgaris

Thymus citriodorus

Thymus serpyllum

Lippia citriodora

Satureja montana

Mentha piperita citrata

Thymus serphyllus

Helichrysum angustifolia

Thymus citriodorus

Artemisia abrotanum var. maritima

Thymus praecox

Valeriana officinalis

Origanum vulgare

Origanum majorana

Rosmarinus officinalis

Mentha spicata

Thymus praecox

Levisticum officinale

Melissa officinalis