Spanish Name
Albahaca Morada
Scientific Name
Ocimum basilicum
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
FlowerLeaves
Growth Type
Herbaceous
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalPollinatorPest repellent
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Use raw for salads, pestos, on pizzas or for flavouring stews.
Nutritional Info
Similar to sweet basil; rich in antioxidants and essential oils
Medicinal Uses
Stimulates appetite, relieves cough and stress
Planting Distance
25–40 cm between plants
Harvest Time
30–45 days after planting. Harvest: 3–6 months (longer in perennial systems with pruning)
