If you have grown basil before, you may notice the growth is a little slow. Basil is a temperate-region species where it takes a longer time to grow bigger in the colder area, especially during the winter. Depending on the variety, the growth rate is usually moderate to slow.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, basil has mucilaginous seeds. When the seed gets wet, it forms a sticky gel-like capsule. The main function of that is to protect seeds from the harsh environment, including the chemicals. Also, it helps to promote seed development [2]. So, make sure that you spread the seeds evenly and don\u2019t clump the seeds on one spot.<\/p>\n
| Common name<\/td>\n | Basil, sweet basil, great basil, Saint-Joseph\u2019s-wort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||
| Pre soak<\/td>\n | No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||
| Flavor<\/td>\n | intense, slight sweet, spicy, pungent aroma, zesty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||
| Color<\/td>\n | Bold green or bold purple leaves, light green or light purple stems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||
| Nutrition<\/td>\n | High polyphenols, vitamins (A,C,K), various minerals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||
| Health Benefits<\/td>\n | anti-inflmmatory effect, regulate body functions, anti-aging, prevent cancers. Learn more<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n| Seeding rate (10\u2033x20\u2033 Tray)<\/td>\n | 0.7 oz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Germination time<\/td>\n | 2-3 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Blackout time<\/td>\n | 4-5 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Harvest time<\/td>\n | 10-13 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | |