Basil
(Ocimum basilicum)
- Type of vegetable : leaves
 - Optimum growth pH range : 5-7
 - Optimum growth temperature range : 21-25°C
 - Organic matter requirements : moderately demanding plant
 - Rooting :
 - Special requirements :
 
- Seed characteristics
 
- Seeding depth : 0 - 3 mm
 - Line spacing : 60 cm
 - Interplant : 30 cm
 
- Seed germination time
 
| 25°C | 
| 5 d | 
- Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
 
| Field | 
 Pollination at commercial maturity  | 
| 60 d | - | 
- Optimal storage conditions 
 
| Temperatures | Relative humidity | Average shelf life | 
| 10-12°C | 90% | 7 d | 
					


