Description
About the Plant
Italiano Classico Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a traditional, aromatic annual herb widely valued in Mediterranean cuisine. Its fresh or dried leaves add a sweet, slightly spicy flavor to fish, meat, cottage cheese dishes, soups, and sauces. Basil is also used as a medicinal herb thanks to its soothing and digestive properties. This variety can be grown in garden beds, balcony planters, and windowsills. Being sensitive to cold, it thrives best in warm, sunny conditions.
Hydroponics & Smart Garden Use
Basil is one of the most popular herbs for hydroponic and smart indoor gardens. When grown in these systems, plants can mature up to 3x faster compared to soil. Indoor hydroponic gardening allows you to enjoy fresh basil leaves all year round, regardless of outdoor conditions.
Features
- Variety: Italiano Classico Basil
- Plant type: Annual aromatic and medicinal herb
- Sowing depth: 1 cm
- Spacing: 20 cm between rows, 15 cm between plants
- Sowing time: March – June (outdoors); year-round in smart gardens
- Growing condition: Sunny, warm location
Harvesting
Leaves can be harvested regularly from April to September. Pick young leaves or pinch the tips to encourage branching and continuous growth. Fresh leaves are best used immediately but can also be dried or frozen for long-term use. In a hydroponic smart garden, you can harvest basil continuously throughout the year.
