Purple basil

Spices and seasonings have been used by people since ancient times. Every housewife has fresh or dried herbs in her home. Purple and green basil occupy a special place in the reserves. Purple varieties have a sharper aroma and are more often used in oriental cuisine. In summer, basil can be grown in the vegetable garden or garden, and in winter, dried plants can be used as an aromatic seasoning. This section is devoted to all the nuances of growing basil in the garden.

In most regions of our country, purple vegetable basil is grown in greenhouse conditions, since it is a heat-loving crop. However, varieties have also been bred for planting in open ground. For basil, you need to choose a well-lit and warm place. Seeds are planted in May, after frost, and then replanted regularly to produce fragrant greens all summer long.

In this section you will get acquainted with the list of necessary organic fertilizers, without which purple basil cannot be grown. Otherwise, instead of the characteristic spicy aroma, you will get hard leaves with an unpleasant odor.