Red Basil for Microgreens Organic

Organic Red Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Seed

Growing Time: 18 - 25 Days

Ideal Temperature: 20C°

Seeding Rate: 6 - 9g per microgreen tray, or 2 - 2.5 g per small seed tray

Pre Soak: No

How To Grow:

• Fill a tray with compost. Firm into tray and moisten the soil.
• It is advisable to use a micro biologically tested compost such as Klasmann Peat Free Seed Compost to ensure there are no pathogens present.
• Sprinkle the seeds evenly over compost and press down gently and spray surface with water.
• Cover with a fine layer of compost.
• Cover seeds with another tray to keep in darkness for 4-5 days or until germination occurs.
• Place somewhere with a good light source
• Keep the compost moist (but not soaking).
• Best kept at a steady temperature of about 20C°,
• You should see signs of germination after 4/5 of days. Cut after about 20 days.

Harvesting:

When you are happy with your crop then cut your basil greens close to the compost and gently rinse off any compost. If you feel they are getting too big they can all be harvested all together and stored in a container in the fridge to keep fresh.