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Herbs Basil (Ocimum

Herbs Basil (Ocimum basilikum; Labiatae) Herbs Dill (Anethum graveolens, Umbelliferae) TSW: Sowing: Seed demand: Cultivation: Cunsumption: 1,1-1,7 g, 1 g = 600-900 seeds From May for open field, year-round for growing in pots in the greenhouse. Demands light for germination, susceptible to frost. Direct sowing 50 g/100 qm, with pre-cultivation 3 g/1000 plants, for pot cultivation 20 g/1000 pots. Spacing for pot cultivation 20-25 x 25 cm; for open field 30-40 cm betwen the rows and 20 cm within the row. Basil is very susceptible to cold temperatures, therefore direct sowing does not always lead to satisfactory results, that are yielding reliably and growing fast enough to prevent the spreading of weeds. A plastic foil or fleece cover can help the emergence and young plant stage, also plantings after pre-cultivation can be worthwhile. For salads, soups, vegetables, meat, tomatoes. TSW: Sowing: Seed demand: Cultivation: Consumption: 1-2 g, 1 g = 500-1000 seeds. Direct sowing for production of dill seeds or dill herbs in April, for production of dill leaf-tips sowings till June. For fresh market supply or production of pots, year-round sowings in open field or greenhouse. Direct sowing for dill seed 100-120 g/qm, for dill leaf-tips up to 400 g/100qm, with pre-cultivation 3 g/1.000 plants, for pot production 20 g/ 1.000 pots. Spacing between the rows for dill seed 30 cm, for leaf-tips 15-20 cm. For fresh market supply between 20-30 cm. Young leaves and leaf-tips, half ripe flower heads and dried seeds, dried and fresh in soups, sauces, vegetables, salads and for pickling with gherkins. Description Description Marian Dark green, compact dill variety with fine fringed leaves. Very stable plant, ideal for pot and balcony. Ella Dark green, compact dill variety with fine fringed leaves. Very stable plant, ideal for pot and balcony. Rosie New breeding in the Gigante d’Italia type. High uniformity, dark green colour and large leaves charcaterize this variety. Strong against Downy Mildew, suitable for all growing systems. Available as organic seeds from Vitalis | Only available as organic seeds from Vitalis | Variety information is based on our experiences from trial and agricultural production and offers no guarantee. Different climate, soil and cultivation circumstances must be taken into account. Piccolino New Rucola selvatica hybrid with Intermediate Resistance to Downy Mildew. Quick developing variety with good shelf life. Available as organic seeds from Vitalis | Only available as organic seeds from Vitalis | Variety information is based on our experiences from trial and agricultural production and offers no guarantee. Different climate, soil and cultivation circumstances must be taken into account. Marian Rosie Piccolino Ella 68 | Enza Zaden Enza Zaden | 69