Sabja Plant, Sweet Basil, Ociumum basilicum – Plant

The plant tastes somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, sweet smell. Basil is very sensitive to cold. It is best grown in hot, dry conditions. While most common varieties are treated as annuals, some are perennial, including African Blue and Holy Thai basil

Planting And Care

• Make sure that the soil is moist. Basil plants like moisture.
• If you live in a hot area, use mulch around the basil plants (the mulch will help keep the soil moist).
• Make sure to pick the leaves regularly to encourage growth throughout the summer.
• After 6 weeks, pinch off the center shoot to prevent early flowering.
• If flowers do grow, just cut them off.