Basil Russian Giant (Purple)

The mid (from germination to technical maturity of 65 - 70 days) cultivar with very large broad dark purple leaves . Due to the highcontent of essential oils, the plant has a thick, rich aroma and taste with light notes of cloves . used as salad greens, seasoning for meat and fish dishes. to form a compact bush, height 30 - 40 cm, with oblong-ovate leaves weakly vesicular . The variety is suitable for pot culture is very attractive in lookskitchen interior . cultivated seedling method or direct sowing in open ground . sowing seedlings produced in late March - early April . Planting in the ground in May or early June . transplanting into the ground - the beginning of June . Scheme planting 30 x 30 cm . Prefers well-structured, humus-rich soil . Needs regular watering .