Description
About Basil Sweet Marseillais
Basil Sweet Marseillais is a fragrant annual culinary herb prized for its aromatic, slightly sweet–bitter leaves. Both fresh and dried leaves are used in cooking—perfect for salads, sauces, pasta dishes, soups, and Mediterranean recipes. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for beds, balcony containers, and windowsill pots.
Hydroponics & Smart Garden Compatibility
This basil variety grows exceptionally well in hydroponic and smart indoor gardens, where stable moisture and balanced nutrients support fast and healthy leaf production. In hydroponic systems, basil can grow up to 3× faster than in soil, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh leaves all year round.
Features
- Fresh and dried leaves with a rich, aromatic flavour
- Excellent for Mediterranean dishes, pesto, salads, and herbal teas
- Ideal for growing in pots, balconies, and indoor gardens
- Well-suited for hydroponic and smart garden systems
- Continuous regrowth when harvested regularly
Growing & Harvesting
- For regular soil sowing, plant in warm, sunny conditions.
- In hydroponics, sow year-round and harvest leaves continuously.
- Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days.
- Harvest top leaves regularly to encourage bushy regrowth.
- Avoid harvesting more than 50% of the plant at one time.
Sweet Marseillais basil is a versatile, highly aromatic herb—perfect for flavourful home cooking and effortless indoor growing.
