Sementeira
Can be sown directly or in a tray with subsequent transplanting to the final location.
Basil
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Basil
An iconic aromatic herb, grown in a rounded and very dense tuft of light green leaves.
About the variety. A small annual, reaching only 15–20 cm, with an extremely intense and refreshing fragrance. In Portugal it is the symbol of the Popular Saints festivals.
€2,35
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€2,35
Regular price
Itinerário técnico
Como cultivar basil?
Um guia de cultivo passo a passo, da sementeira à colheita.
pH ideal around 6.4Temperatura ideal 7°C and 27°C
Solo
This crop does well in light, rich, well-drained soils; sandy loam and silt loam textures are well suited. The pH should be around 6.4.
Clima
It is a crop well adapted to Mediterranean conditions, with ideal germination temperatures of around 20°C and growing temperatures between 7°C and 27°C. It is susceptible to frost and low temperatures, preferring locations with good sun exposure.
Fertilização
Some compost is usually incorporated as a base fertilizer.
Rega
Drip irrigation is recommended for this crop, allowing precise water dosing and keeping foliage dry to prevent disease development.
Controlo de Infestantes
Mulching is an interesting option to prevent competition between weeds and the crop.
Controlo de Pragas
Aphids, slugs and caterpillars are common crop pests. Aphid control involves moderate fertilisation without excess nitrogen, natural limitation with border hedgerows to encourage beneficial insects, biological control with parasitoid and predatory Hymenoptera and, if necessary, application of potassium soap or azadirachtin. Slugs can be controlled by encouraging beneficial insects (staphylinid beetles), protective barriers on the ground and, if necessary, by using iron orthophosphate. Caterpillars can be controlled using Bacillus thuringiensis.
Doenças
Fusarium wilt and grey mould are two important diseases of this crop. To control Fusarium wilt, appropriate crop rotations, biofumigation and soil solarisation should be carried out. Regarding grey mould, diseased plant debris should be removed, excessive vigour and overhead watering avoided, and bentonite clay applied regularly.