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Basil Eleonora Seeds

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Experience the Spicy Delight of Basil Eleonora Seeds 🌿

Discover the joy of growing your own Basil Eleonora—a variety that combines robust flavour with exceptional resilience. This basil isn’t just any ordinary herb; it’s specially bred to resist downy mildew, making it a reliable choice for gardeners who demand the best. With its cupped, serrated leaves and spicier flavour, Basil Eleonora elevates your dishes while offering a hardy, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in small pots or compact fields.

🌟 Key Features & Benefits:

  • Downy Mildew Resistance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing your basil will stay healthy and vibrant, even in less-than-ideal conditions.
  • Spicy Flavour: Enhance your culinary creations with a bolder, spicier taste that surpasses regular pesto basils.
  • Slow Bolting: Extend your harvest season with this slow-bolting variety, perfect for those who want a continual supply of fresh basil.
  • Versatile Growing Options: Ideal for small pots or as a compact field plant, making it perfect for any garden size.
  • Rapid Growth: Get ready for quick results! This variety grows rapidly, and planting new crops every few weeks ensures a steady harvest.

🌱 Growing Information:

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
  • Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
  • Position: Full sun
  • Sow Depth: 0.5 cm
  • Spacing: 40 cm
  • Germination: 7 to 14 days
  • Days to Harvest: 60 to 90 days
  • Height: 45-60 cm

🌞 Why Choose Basil Eleonora?

If you’re looking for a basil that’s both tough and tasty, Basil Eleonora is your ideal companion. Its open plant habit makes it more resistant to downy mildew, ensuring your garden stays lush and green. The spicier flavour will add a zing to your dishes, making every meal memorable. Plus, its slow-bolting nature means you’ll enjoy fresh basil for longer, perfect for those who love to cook with home-grown ingredients.

🌿 How to Grow Your Basil Eleonora:

  1. Sow the Seeds: Plant the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil and position them in a sunny spot.
  2. Water Regularly: Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged, to encourage healthy growth.
  3. Thin & Transplant: Once seedlings are strong enough, thin them to 40 cm apart to give each plant space to flourish.
  4. Harvest & Enjoy: After 60 to 90 days, your basil will be ready to harvest. Snip off the leaves as needed and enjoy their fresh, spicy flavour in your favourite dishes.

🌟 Grow the Best with Basil Eleonora Seeds!

Don’t settle for ordinary basil when you can have the superior taste and resilience of Basil Eleonora. Start your garden with these seeds today and enjoy a continual harvest of flavourful, downy mildew-resistant basil. Perfect for every kitchen and garden!

Plant Information

Plant Type: Herb

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

Growing Information

General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn

Position: Full sun

Sow Depth: 0,5 cm

Spacing: 40 cm

Germination: 7 to 14 days

Days to Harvest: 60 to 90

Height: 45-60cm

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