Spanish Name
Albahaca Verde
Scientific Name
Ocimum basilicum
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
FlowerLeaves
Recipes
Growth Type
HerbaceousShurb
Usage
CulinarySalad GreenMedicinalPollinatorPest repellent
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Use raw for salads, pestos, on pizzas or for flavouring stews.
Nutritional Info
Contains vitamin K, A, iron, calcium; essential oils
Medicinal Uses
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, aids digestion
Planting Distance
20–30 cm between plants
Harvest Time
Starts around 30–45 days after planting
