Description:

This plant, native to India where it was attributed a divine nature, is widely used in southern cuisine, to which it brings a fresh flavour of lemon tarragon.
Basil is ideal for decorating and flavoring salads, raw vegetables, meats and sauces. A few leaves chopped in a bottle of olive oil will flavour the seasonings.

Culinary tip:

Basil is ideal for decorating and flavoring salads, raw vegetables, meats and sauces. A few leaves chopped in a bottle of olive oil will flavour the seasonings.

Soil tip:

Basil leaves keep very well frozen, so you can use them all year round. Basil likes sunny exposure.

Cultural advice:

1. Sowing: Sow from March to April in your pots or planters placed indoors.
2. Transplanting: At the 4-5 leaf stage, replant your plants still in pots and keep them under cover until May, then place them outside.
3. Harvest: Harvest from May to October. You can grow your basil directly in your garden by sowing from May.

Companion plant(s):

Basil likes the proximity of cucumber because it protects it from mildew and makes it more productive.

The sowing stages: