Basil 'Blue spice'

1600 seeds

🌿 Basil “Blue Spice”

Seeding Instructions for Gulf Area

Best Planting Time

• Best grown during the mild and cool season in the Gulf:
  • September to April
• Avoid extreme summer heat for best performance.

Soil Preparation

• Use light, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
• Ideal soil pH:
  • 6.0–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly in pots, seed trays, or garden beds.
• Plant seeds:
  • 0.5 cm deep
• Space plants:
  • 20–30 cm apart.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 20–30°C
• Requires:
  • Full sun to bright light.
• In hotter Gulf regions, provide light afternoon shade.

Watering

• Keep soil lightly moist during germination.
• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.
• Allow slight drying between watering after plants establish.

Germination Time

• Seeds germinate in:
  • 5–10 days

Harvest

• Begin harvesting leaves when plants reach:
  • 15–20 cm tall
• Pinching tips regularly encourages bushy growth and more leaves.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Performs very well during Gulf winter and spring.
• Protect from strong dry winds and extreme summer temperatures.
• Suitable for pots, balcony gardens, herb gardens, and hydroponics.
• Flowers attract pollinators such as bees.