Green Basil Seed Planting Methods and Variety Introduction

Basil is an aromatic plant used both as medicine and food, with a flavor resembling fennel, a compact whole plant, emerald green leaves, brightly colored flowers, and a rich fragrance. It currently has good prospects for cultivation in China and is very popular among people, so do you know what the green basil seed planting methods are? And what varieties there are?

Green Basil Seed Planting Methods

a. Planting and raising seedlings: Put the seeds into a gauze bag, shake the water off vigorously, cover well with a wet towel or gauze, keep moist, and place at a temperature of about 25°C to promote germination.

b. Once the basil seeds have all sprouted, they can be sown.

c. Put the nutrient soil into a sowing tray, water thoroughly with hot water or warm water, and after the water has seeped down, sprinkle a layer of medicated soil, evenly sow the sprouted seeds in the tray, cover with about 1cm of medicated soil, and cover with plastic film to keep warm.

d. Harvesting basil: Basil stems and leaves are harvested from July to August. Cut the whole plant, remove the fine roots and impurities, and dry it in the sun to obtain basil herb.

Here is a reminder for everyone: the planting time for basil differs between the south and the north! In the south it is mostly from March to April, while in the north it is from late April to May. It is best to sow on a sunny morning!

What Varieties of Basil Are There

Clove Basil

Clove basil can be used to extract eugenol, to make perfume, floral water, and so on, and as a preservative and spice for canned food.

Sweet Basil

Sweet basil is a plant in the genus Ocimum that is eaten for its tender stems and leaves. It is relatively widely cultivated and also very common in our country. The plant type is not tall, the leaves are glossy green, and it blooms with white flowers.

Dwarf Basil

Dwarf basil is relatively short and small, with very small leaves, and blooms with white flowers.

Green Basil

Green basil is relatively suitable for planting in flower pots. Its color is emerald green and bright, and its scent is fragrant, making it very popular among people. The flowers grow in clusters and in large numbers, and it can be used as a garden plant.

Variegated Basil

The main characteristic of variegated basil is that its stems are dark purple, it blooms with purple flowers, and its leaves have purple spots.

Dense Basil

Dense basil's most obvious feature is its compact plant form, like a large emerald green ball, suitable for ornamental viewing. Planting dense basil in flower pots or vases is very ornamental.

Shrub Basil

Shrub basil is also called Greek basil. Its plant form is compact, its leaves are small and ovate, and it has a rich clove scent.

Lemon Basil

Lemon basil is an annual plant that blooms with white flowers. Its green leaves give off a lemon fragrance and can be used as a seasoning.

Cinnamon Basil

Cinnamon basil is also called cinnamon basil. Its leaves are green, with a smooth surface, and have a cinnamon fragrance.

Holy Basil

Holy basil blooms with white or pink flowers. Its leaves have fine hairs, and its flavor is relatively spicy.

Purple-Red Basil

Purple-red basil blooms with pink flowers, and its stems and leaves are dark purple-red, giving off a clove scent. It can be eaten and also used to extract essential oil.

Purple Basil

Purple basil mainly has dark purple-red stems and leaves. It is used to make wine and has a yang-tonifying effect.

Curly-Leaf Basil

Curly-leaf basil is also called lettuce basil. Its leaves are very large and can be eaten, and its flower heads are used to extract essential oil.

Fennel Basil

Fennel basil has black stems, green leaves, and a fennel scent.