Basil Black Seeds (20 seeds)

Basil is a traditional green color, but some are eye-catching purple. Purple basils are unusual and attractive growing in home gardens. They are insanely aromatic. Try our Non-GMO Black Basil Seeds. Also, check out our workshops for more details.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Number of seeds in a packet - 20

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1. Difficulty Level - Easy
2. Plant Height - 18 - 24 inches
3. Flower color - Purple to dark purple
4. Type - Herb seed
5. Feed - Vermicompost for nutrients every week, Seaweed once a month for greener leaves, and Epsom salt for better blooming once a month
   
6. Watering - Every 3 - 4 days 
7. Sunlight - Full sunlight
8. Germination Time - 1 week
9. Flowering Time - 8-10 weeks
10. Suitable Temperature - 75°F - 85°F
11. Season - Annual  
12. Sowing - Summer
13. Soil - Black Basil grows best in fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter. The soil should remain slightly moist but shouldn't stay waterlogged. For the best growth and healthy aromatic foliage, add compost or well-rotted manure to the soil before sowing.

HOW TO GROW BASIL BLACK FROM SEEDS

1. Take a Seedling Tray and fill it with Cocopeat.
2. Make ½ inch deep hole and put 4 seeds in each hole.
3. Fill the hole with Cocopeat and spray with water using a spray gun or spray bottle.
4. Water on alternate days.
5. Seeds will germinate within a week.
6. Full sunlight is needed.
   

ALTERNATE METHOD

1. Take a Medium Size Pot and add a Potting Mix.
2. If planting in the soil add Neem Cake Powder, Vermicompost, and Seaweed.
   

ALTERNATE NAME

1. Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
2. Basil black seed in hindi: Tulasee ka kaala beej (तुलसी का काला बीज)
3. Basil black seed in tamil: Tulaci karuppu vitai (துளசி கருப்பு விதை)
4. Basil black seed in telugu: Tulasi nalla ginnja (తులసి నల్ల గింజ)
5. Basil black seed in kannada: Tulasi kappu bija (ತುಳಸಿ ಕಪ್ಪು ಬೀಜ)
6. Basil black seed in marathi: Tulasa kale biyane (तुळस काळे बियाणे)
7. Basil black seed in malayalam: Besil karutha vithu (ബേസിൽ കറുത്ത വിത്ത്)
8. Other names: Purple basil,italian basil