This Spanish seed disc set brings the rich flavors and aromas of Asian cuisine straight to your home or greenhouse. The kit contains three 8 cm biodegradable seed discs that make sowing and growing exotic basil varieties remarkably simple and clean. Seeds are pre-spaced at optimal distances, eliminating overcrowding and the need to thin young seedlings. These heat-loving herbs are ideal for kitchen windowsills, sunny balconies, patios, or greenhouses.
Basil varieties included in the set:
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Cinnamon Basil: A variety with smaller-than-average leaves and dark stems, boasting a distinct, sweet cinnamon aroma. Excellent for seasoning fruit salads, baked goods, Asian dishes, and teas.
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Spice Basil (‘Spice’): A variety with a very intense, spicy, and subtly clovelike scent. An indispensable ingredient for savory meat dishes, tomato sauces, and rich marinades.
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Thai Basil: A staple of Asian cooking, particularly Thai and Vietnamese dishes such as pho and green curries. Featuring elongated leaves and purple stems, it offers a strong sweet-spicy flavor reminiscent of anise. It also retains its flavor during cooking better than common Mediterranean basil.
Usage and Cultivation Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Can be grown indoors in pots year-round (often requires supplemental lighting during winter). Move discs outdoors or into a greenhouse only after weather remains consistently warm and all risk of frost has passed (typically early June).
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Sowing: Place the seed disc into a 10–12 cm diameter pot on moist, nutrient-rich soil.
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Sowing Depth: Basil seeds require light to germinate! Do not cover the disc heavily with soil; simply press it gently but firmly onto the moist surface or top with an ultra-thin dusting of sand.
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Care: Keep the disc and soil consistently moist, preferably using a spray bottle to avoid washing away the seeds. Basil thrives with warmth (at least +20 °C for germination) and plenty of sunlight.
Tips & Advice:
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When germinating on a windowsill, cover the pot with plastic wrap or clear glass to create a humid microclimate. Remove the cover immediately once the first green sprouts appear.
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Pinch back the growing tips of young basil plants (when they have 3–4 sets of true leaves) to encourage bushier branching. Regularly pinch off flower buds so the plant channels its energy into producing flavorful leaves.